~ Connectors Donated to School’s New Audio Control Room ~

CLEVELAND, OH– The Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) recently announced the completion of its Robert and Jean Conrad Audio Control Room, enabling students, faculty and staff the ability to produce audio recordings and broadcasts using cutting-edge audio, video and production technologies. Amongst the high caliber of professional equipment installed, Neutrik connectors serve as a lifeline, ensuring that all the gear is connected securely using its best-selling products. more

MONTREAL — Jan. 21, 2009 — HaiVision Systems Inc., the world’s leading vendor of performance H.264 network video codecs, today announces SHARE-HD Network Video Recorder — a performance network video appliance capable of recording up to 10 simultaneous streams of high-definition (HD) or WXGA content. SHARE-HD is designed for medical, military, and educational network video systems and can record multiple HD, SD, and computer network video streams with perfect synchronization enabling in-context session review. more

Canon’s DIGISUPER 22xs Compact HD Studio Lens and HJ11ex4.7B IRSE Wide-Angle Portable HD Zoom Lens Provide Crystal Clarity and Production Convenience Features

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 21, 2009 – As television audiences switch to HDTV, program producers of all kinds are transitioning to this new format to ensure that the shows they shoot today will appeal to viewers in the future. For the in-house production facility at the Voice of Evangelism, in Cleveland Tenn., converting to HDTV included purchasing three Canon DIGISUPER 22xs Compact HD studio lenses and two Canon HJ11ex4.7B IRSE wide-angle portable HD zoom lenses from the Broadcast and Communications division of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, to accommodate the ministry’s expanding weekly television and multimedia outreach. more

Greensboro, NC – January 2009… WorxAudio Technologies, a leading manufacturer of loudspeaker systems for the pro touring and install markets, is pleased to announce that its TrueLine Series TL215S-P bass loudspeaker system is now shipping. Featuring a compact form factor that is well suited to both touring sound and fixed installations, this high output, self-powered subwoofer featuring dual 15-inch high excursion transducers is an outstanding choice for live concert reproduction, high energy clubs, theme park effects, houses of worship, musical theater, and numerous additional uses. more

Enter Sennheiser’s Stagemeister roadie competition

OLD LYME, Conn. – January 2009 – Audio specialist Sennheiser is getting the new year off to an exciting start with the Sennheiser Stagemeister Contest. One lucky winner will accompany Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan for one week on their summer tour, helping to prep the stage, conduct sound checks, tend to the bandmates and their instruments, and essentially create an unforgettable performance for the audience. Residents of the U.S. and Canada can enter to win via the specially-dedicated website, www.sennheiser-stagemeister.com, until March 31, 2009. more

MAYNARD, MASS (January 21, 2009) – Starting today, students and teachers in America can benefit from the same wireless audio technology in their classrooms that several of the world’s major corporations do in their conference rooms.

Revolabs, the leading provider of wireless audio products for enhancing collaboration, is introducing today an amplification system for classroom settings that utilizes radio frequency (RF) wireless technology for exceptional sound clarity.

Its use of advanced RF-based wireless transmission technology means the Revolabs Classroom™ Wireless Amplification System delivers unmatched audio quality to ensure every one of a teacher’s words is heard clearly and without distracting, extraneous noise. The microphone is equipped with Revolabs RF-Armor technology that makes it impervious to unwanted audio interference, like the buzz caused by certain types of cell phones and PDAs. Further, there is no need to be concerned about line-of-sight issues impacting wireless connectivity as exists with other transmission methods. The system allows a teacher to walk anywhere in a classroom without concern about sound degradation. more

INDIANAPOLIS (January 21, 2009)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced it is making the decision to invest in business strategy one step easier. CEDIA has extended its early bird pricing specials indefinitely on its premier business education event, Management Conference. With this extension, attendees can save up to $300 on registration for the event, taking place March 4–7 at Carefree Resort & Villas in Carefree, Ariz. more

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – The Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts recently lifted its curtain after a major restoration. While audiences were captivated by what was happening on the stage, Wireworks Corporation, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems, was behind the scenes taking center stage in upgrading the theater’s sound system, with both multi-channel and custom cable assemblies as well as Wireworks specially manufactured custom panels working as audio connection points for the entire sound system.

The renovation team relied on Wireworks to not only manufacture, but to design all the custom panels throughout the theater. This was no easy task considering the 10-month renovation of the 80-year-old, 1,226 seat performance and theatrical auditorium, which is also home to the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, went well beyond installing a new state-of-the-art audio system. It also included restored lighting, a new scenic design shop, a Columbia Art League Gallery, an expanded Grand Foyer, and the new Missouri Theatre Lounge on the mezzanine level. more

Western Spring School District 101, IL Integrates Hitachi Interactive Whiteboards In All Subject Matters At Elementary School Level

In an effort to provide its students with the optimal 21st century classroom experience, Western Springs School District 101 in Western Springs, Illinois has chosen Hitachi Software StarBoard interactive whiteboards. 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

There’s an Ocean Commotion going on at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay where a newly renovated gallery offers visitors a close encounter with some of the most amazing creatures found in the sea. more