HOPEWELL JUNCTION – JANUARY 2009: Metric Halo is pleased to announce the immediate release of the next version of MIO Console – the software for Mobile I/O. This release is available as a software/firmware/driver update that enhances the capabilities of all new and existing Mobile I/O hardware. The update is available free of charge to all Mobile I/O users. more

Las Vegas, NV, February 12, 2009 – RF Central, part of The Vitec Group’s RF Systems business unit, and a leading digital microwave technology provider, is debuting its RFX-RMR-X6-II-D six-way COFDM diversity receiver at NAB 2009 (Booth C3707). Building on the success of its signature RFX-RMR-X6 and RFX-RMR-X6-II, RF Central’s RFX-RMR-X6-II-D now features an internal SD/HD decoder. more

ISE a Huge Success for Crestron

ISE 2009 proved to be a huge success for Crestron and positively reinforced its leadership position amongst the manufacturers in the systems integration sector. An enthusiastic response was given to a wide-range of new products by delegates from across the EMEA region and, as always, Crestron hospitality was one of ISE’s networking highlights. more

ISE a Huge Success for Crestron

ISE 2009 proved to be a huge success for Crestron and positively reinforced its leadership position amongst the manufacturers in the systems integration sector. An enthusiastic response was given to a wide-range of new products by delegates from across the EMEA region and, as always, Crestron hospitality was one of ISE’s networking highlights. more

MONTREAL — Feb. 12, 2009 — X2O Media, a leading provider of digital signage technology, network management, and content services, today announced its new Software Plus Services strategy. Building on the principle that digital signage is more than just hardware and software, X2O’s Software Plus Services initiative combines everything a digital signage customer may need into a packaged solution customized to meet specific user requirements. This includes not only X2O’s industry-leading software applications, but also a wide range of managed service options to choose from in order for users to build and run their own networks, handling as much or as little of the day-to-day operations as they wish. In support of this strategy, X2O is also releasing version 2.5 of the company’s flagship Xpresenterâ„¢ digital signage platform at the Digital Signage Expo 2009. more

Electrosonic, an established leader in image networking will debut the ES7100 encoder for HD-SDI and 3G SDI streaming over IP networks at NAB booth SL9720.

The cost benefits of moving to IP for video contribution and distribution are assured with the ES7100′s unmatched combination of bit rate efficiency, low latency and high image quality. The ES7100 operates at bit rates from 6Mbs to 150Mbs with exceptionally robust protection against network errors making it ideal for quality critical applications in broadcast contribution, studio to studio exchange, live event coverage and interactive broadcasts. more

Pro64® System Part of Audio Upgrade for School’s Athletic/Recreation Center

PHILADELPHIA, PA, FEBRUARY 12, 2009—University of the Sciences in Philadelphia recently outfitted its Athletic/Recreation Center (ARC) with an Aviom Pro64® digital snake along with Community speakers. Making the decision to upgrade to Aviom’s cost-effective Pro64 gear was an easy one for the University staff, since the rental fees for a good sound system throughout the year had become expensive, as well as time consuming. more

In a unique and challenging live sound application, Audio Analysts of Colorado Springs, CO utilized Crown I-Tech amplifiers for the monitor system at the Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show featuring Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band held at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on February 1, 2009. This year’s Super Bowl was broadcast to 230 countries worldwide and was viewed by a total of 94.5 million people in the United States alone. more

DES PLAINES, IL, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 — Gepco International is pleased to announce that Rick Thompson, a 15-year Gepco veteran, has been named Central regional sales manager. Thompson joined the company in 1994 as an inside sales consultant. more

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – February 2009… When it came time to upgrade the audio capabilities at Toronto’s Young Centre for the Performing Arts, the desire for a high performance wireless microphone system that could easily move from one presentation space to another was considered essential. Similarly, a viable solution to the ongoing challenge of mixing a variety of audio signals with minimal supervision was yet another concern. As the venue is home to professional and student level productions, Young Centre management insisted upon broadcast level audio quality and also required the equipment to provide ease of operation to all who would use it. They found exactly what they were looking for in their new Lectrosonics equipment. more