Analog Way, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative image converters and presentation switchers is pleased to celebrate in 2009 its 20-year anniversary.

Founded by Marc Loret and Pierre Berthet, two pioneers in the computer to video scan conversion technology field, the company Analog Way will celebrate its 20-year anniversary in 2009. Over the past 20 years, Analog Way has become a real forerunner thanks to the development of solutions that revolutionized the A/V industry. Located close to Paris, France, the company designs and manufactures its products in France. more

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT – FEBRUARY 2009: Audio pioneer Sennheiser announces three of its industry-standard headphones have been named “Consumers Digest Best Buys.” The selected headphones are featured in the February 2009 edition of Consumers Digest and include the powerful, bass-driven MX 560 earbuds, the precise HD 280 Pro professional studio headphones, and the top-of-the-line PXC 450 noise canceling headphones. All of these “Consumers Digest Best Buys” are available at major U.S. consumer electronics retail stores. more

WOODBURY, MN, Feb. 19, 2009 — As school districts upgrade classroom technology to accommodate the transition from analog to digital television broadcasting, many K-12 school are discovering that new DVD players are not compatible with older televisions. To help schools extend the life of their existing televisions, Calypso Systems has introduced an analog CATV tuner. more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — BSS Audio®, a Harman International Company (NYSE-HAR), today added a cost-effective break-out box to its acclaimed Soundweb™ London family of digital signal processors. The new BLU-BOB output expander compliments the seven other members of the Soundweb London™ family and represents an inexpensive solution to increasing the number of outputs in a Harman HiQnet™ networked system. more

Custom Audio of Kaneohe, Hawaii returned to Honolulu on Feb. 8 to provide sound reinforcement for the final NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Custom Audio’s Jeff Kang used Electro-Voice NetMax signal processing and IRIS-Net control software with a system comprising equipment from Midas, Klark Teknik, and Dynacord to provide unparalleled sonic performance for the game, halftime show (featuring performers Enrique Iglesias and Ciara), and national anthem, sung by American Idol runner-up David Archuleta prior to kickoff. more

Caribbean Entertainment Technologies (CET) recently completed a state-of-the-art sound and lighting installation at Trinidad’s hottest new nightclub, Katalyst, using a variety of high-quality Electro-Voice loudspeakers.

Katalyst is the latest addition to a burgeoning Caribbean nightclub scene that shows no signs of slowing down, a club-lounge that uses carefully designed combinations of lighting, style, and sound to create an unparalleled nightlife experience. Since opening in December, 2008, Katalyst has taken the Caribbean club experience to a whole new level with a unique three-zone EV sound reinforcement design that precisely addresses the acoustics of each room to produce a highly personalized club experience. more

More Than 1300 Registered Trainees in 13 Cities in 13 Days

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, February 19, 2009 — Crestron launched its North American DigitalMedia training tour yesterday in Atlanta, Chicago and at the corporate headquarters in Rockleigh, NJ. Three instructors will travel across the continent, visiting 13 cities on 13 dates over the next six weeks. More than 1300 industry dealers, programmers and consultants are already registered to learn how to design, install and commission Crestron DigitalMedia™ (DM) systems. more

Audio Logic Systems of Bloomington, Minn. recently completed a state-of-the-art Electro-Voice installation in the new, 800-seat sanctuary at Crossroads Church in Cottage Grove, Minn. The new system provides a high-performance, cost-effective solution for the Church, who needed a combination of application flexibility for their varied service schedule and rider-friendliness for visiting acts. Jason Kartak, Installation Manager for Audio Logic Systems, explains: more

Pro Sound & Communications in Bellingham, Wash. recently installed an Electro-Voice sound system, designed by Thom Mullins at BRC Acoustics Consulting, in Carver Gymnasium at Bellingham’s own Western Washington University (WWU). more

Microphome LLC, a Florida-based start-up company, has announced the immediate availability of its namesake product, Microphomeâ„¢, a safe and easy-to-use disinfectant/deodorizer for microphones. This unique fast-drying cleaning foam takes only two minutes to use, leaves no resideu and kills 99.9% of all germs. Microphome is perfect for anyone who cares about the health, safety and sanitary condition of their microphones, including sound companies, rental houses, studios, rehearsal halls, churches, and broadcasters. more