HAYWARD, Calif. — Feb. 24, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that HHB Communications Ltd., Europe’s leading supplier of professional audio technology, will serve as the company’s exclusive distributor in the United Kingdom. Through this new partnership with Wohler, HHB will be responsible for all sales and marketing activities in the U.K., servicing existing customers and markets while developing new relationships, particularly with regard to new video products. HHB will distribute the full Wohler product line. more

2.4 GHz Digital Technology for Public Safety Applications

San Diego, CA–HME announces the debut of its new DX300ES Wireless Headset System for public safety and tactical personnel. The DX300ES supports three users for hands-free “hot micâ€?, two-way digital communication. With interfacing for two channels, 15 users can simultaneously monitor crew activities and external radio traffic. Its compact design makes it highly portable and very quick to set up and operate. more

With offices in Copenhagen and Viby, near Arhus, Victory Tour Production is one of Denmark’s leading production companies. An inventory of six DiGiCo consoles ensures that the company delivers the very best audio to the wide range of festivals, tours and corporate events it services.
Victory has recently added a pair of DiGiCo SD8 consoles to its rental stock, complementing the D1s and D5s that have been providing sterling service for the last two years. more

The Platt Retail Institute is pleased to announce that on March 3, 2009, (3pm London; 9am CST) it will present a webinar titled: “Transform the Retail Customer Experience and Increase Revenue with Digital Media.” We are grateful to Cisco for sponsoring this exciting international program.

This webinar will focus on how Europe’s major retailers are deploying place-based digital technology to attain optimum sales results, especially in challenging economic times. Digital signage in Europe is achieving spectacular levels of creativity in location, usage purposes and content. Learn how European industry leaders are revolutionizing retailing. more

Shelton, CT, February 24, 2009 – Nexstar Broadcasting Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is making a group lead purchase this year of Anton/Bauer gear from AZCAR Digital Products, a division of AZCAR, to power more than 70 Panasonic P2 HD cameras for nine of its stations. Anton/Bauer is currently in use at other Nexstar stations. more

NORTHRIDGE, California – Delivering added functionality for applications where audio is critical to security and safety, JBL Professional has introduced the new Control 25AV-LS loudspeaker. Designed for applications where the music playback loudspeaker system also serves as the life safety system, the Control 25AV-LS (and the Control 25AV-LS-WH in white) is UL listed under UL1480/UUMW as a Fire Protective Signaling Speaker. more

An interactive visual aid and the ability to add RSS feeds and live TV to digital signage playlists enhance the usability and functionality of the Rise Display Network digital signage content management solution

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – February 24, 2009 – Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of a web-based content management system for the control of digital signage networks, has announced new features for the Winter Release of its Rise Display Network (RDN) service. A Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based content management system sold via the reseller channel, Rise Display Network is updated quarterly by Rise Vision, enabling all users to have immediate access to new features to manage their digital signage networks. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.⎯While Slumdog Millionaire took home eight Oscars including Best Picture on Sunday, February 22, 2009 when the 81st Academy Awards Ceremony was held at the Kodak Theater and broadcast live on ABC, there were three behind-the-scenes winners that evening: Yamaha digital audio consoles. PA designer and front of house engineer, Pat Baltzell, received a helping hand from ATK Audiotek supplying both a Yamaha PM1D 128-input/64-output Dual Engine system and PM5D digital console to outfit front of house. A Yamaha PM1D-128 input/64-output Dual Engine system was also used and manned by monitor mixer Michael Parker supported by monitor tech Tom Pesa. more

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, February 23, 2009 — Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, is now shipping the Barix Paging Station PS16, a compact, multifunction master station for use in IP intercom, paging and voice over IP applications. Barix will exhibit the PS16 to the security industry for the first time at ISC West, taking place from April 1-3, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth #5144).

The Barix Paging Station PS16 has Barix’s modular Audio over IP technology at its core, delivering reliable IP communications, and integrates a variety of professional features to create a fully-functional, standalone master station for security applications. The PS16 connects directly to a facility network and can communicate with other PS16 stations or Barix Audio over IP devices, as well as IP-enabled microphones, speakers, amplifiers or intercom panels spread over a large area. This makes it ideal for distributed intercom, monitoring, or paging systems in security applications, where voice communications from one-to-many points is a critical requirement. more

CHATSWORTH, CA – Connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced its UWB (ultra wideband) Wireless for HDMI Extender is shipping.

Ideal for ceiling mounted displays, outside applications and any room where extension cables are unwanted, the Wireless for HDMI Extender sends hi-def resolutions to 1080p (24fps) and 5.1 surround sound up to 10 meters (33-feet) with no cables required. more