New Aurora Multimedia Products at Digital Signage Expo 2009:

DIDO Jr.â„¢ High-Definition Video Wall Processor
The DIDO Jr.â„¢ allows for the creation of truly spectacular high-quality, real-time video walls that require a minimum of technical expertise and investment. With patent-pending technology that delivers real-time image rotation, system integrators have the flexibility to create original designs using up to 64 monitors that can be mounted in either a horizontal or vertical position. One of the main objections to digital signage, particularly for portrait-mounted displays, is the cost of producing custom content on a continuous basis. The DIDO Jr. allows standard content to be used in non-standard ways. more

LAS VEGAS NEVADA – JANUARY 2009: Although news of the world economy appears to be written with a somewhat dour pen these days, with markets swinging wildly, promoting some uncertainty, TransAudio Group, Drawmer’s U.S. distributor has some happy news for its customers. That’s right, happy news! Due to the quirks of global commerce, currency valuing and fluctuations, the price of all new Drawmer equipment has been dropped by 25% in the States. As there is no telling how long the economic conditions that are serving to underwrite this blowout will remain. Now is the time to buy Drawmer! more

Listen Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of BG Media Solutions as the company’s representative for Ontario, Canada. BG Media will be working Listen’s full line of FM, Infrared and Conferencing products for assistive listening, soundfield, tour group, language interpretation and applications.

Bryan Guidolin, President/CEO of BG Media Solutions brings to Listen three years of experience as an audio representative in the Toronto market. Previous to opening his own rep firm Guidolin worked as the Ontario Sales Manager for the Power Group. more

(January 7, 2009) Bluffdale, Utah, USA — Listen Technologies Corporation has kicked off its training and fundraising campaign for the Salt Lake City Corporate Challenge.

The campaign kickoff for the Salt Lake City Corporate Challenge was met with enthusiasm and excitement by Listen employees. Listen Technologies is partnering with Active.com in training for the Salt Lake City Marathon events and fundraising for The Sandy Club: A Safe Place for Boys and Girls. A fundraising goal of $10,000 was set by the Listen Team to support The Sandy Club. more

WOODBURY, MN, Jan. 12, 2009 — Recognizing that a “one-size-fits-all� approach doesn’t adequately address the audio-visual (A/V) integrated multimedia needs of a majority of K-12 classrooms, Calypso Control Systems has added two configuration options to its ezRoom Classroom Bundle. With the addition of the ezRoom-100 and ezRoom-500 Classroom Bundles, Calypso’s solutions can cost-effectively address the full spectrum of classroom A/V integrated multimedia scenarios — from the simplest to the most sophisticated. more

~Company Will Demonstrate Room Analysis Program throughout Show~

ANAHEIM, CA — Auralex Acoustics takes its newest Room Analysis Plus program to the next level by offering its Room Analysis service in a retail package. The in-store kit is a complete, user-friendly program providing all the tools necessary to acoustically analyze any room. Auralex Acoustics’ Lead Acoustical Engineer Gavin Haverstick will host several Room Analysis Plus overview demonstrations at the company’s booth (Hall A, Booth 6794) throughout the show to showcase how the expert analysis service works. more

International CES, Las Vegas, Nevada—Meridian, Britain’s leading specialist manufacturer of state-of-the-art high-end audio and video entertainment systems, is pleased to introduce the Meridian HD621 HDMI Audio Processor. The clever design provides a 6-into-1 video switch allowing all HDMI-equipped components to be fed via a single cable to the display. Going a step further, the processor also separates up to 8 channels of audio signal from the data stream at the HDMI source and provides audio-only outputs for connection to an existing Meridian Surround Controller. more

AVAD LLC, America’s leading distributor of custom home electronics, announced today it has entered into a strategic relationship to distribute Warrantech Corporation’s extended warranty services, effectively immediately. This agreement equips AVAD dealers to sell Warrantech’s RepairMaster extended service plans enabling them to boost potential profits per project. more

Chicago, IL (January 13, 2009)—Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power and connectivity solutions, has introduced two new, all-in-one USB Over Cat5 Extender Hubs (Models U224-1R4-R and U224-4R4-R).

The U224-1R4-R consists of a 3-port USB 2.0 hub and a 1-port remote receiver. The U224-4R4-R consists of a transmitter and a 4-port USB remote hub. Both models enable peripheral devices to be located up to 150 feet from a computer using inexpensive Cat5e/Cat6 cabling. Each includes an AC adapter to supply power to the remote end of the installation. No drivers or special software are required to install and use the extenders. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (January 13, 2009) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audiovisual and videoconferencing industries, announced it will exhibit the latest in camera control technology at ISE 2009, RAI Centre Amsterdam, February 3-5, 2009, booth 1F.102. The 2008 show drew more than 22,000 attendees and 484 exhibiting companies, showcasing the very latest technologies for commercial and residential systems integration. more