ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Mar. 20, 2009) – In response to global business demands and the integration flat-panel displays and projectors in a variety of settings, Premier Mounts (www.premiermounts.com), a leading manufacturer of audio/visual mounting solutions, has appointed Amber Technology as its exclusive Australia and New Zealand regional distributor. Working together, Amber Technology and Premier Mounts will provide unmatched products and service to Oceania A/V professionals and their end customers. more

Fairfield, NJ–– Developed with the AV integrator in mind, the new UPS from Middle Atlantic Products features Pure Sine Wave technology, integration with AV control systems and a unique sliding rear rackrail mount that provides the AV industry’s first single-person UPS mounting capability. The easy installation functionality of the UPS simplifies rack integration in theaters, stadiums, boardrooms and other AV environments. more

Ideal for Any HD or SD Video Operation

Las Vegas, NV, March 20, 2009 – Nucomm, soon to be part of The Vitec Group’s RF Extreme, LLC and a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems for the broadcast industry, common carrier, cable, government, military and international marketplace, is featuring its signature GoPac 2 multi-function portable COFDM transmit system at NAB 2009 (Booth C3707). Designed to deliver the highest quality HD or SD video coverage, the GoPac 2 is based on Nucomm’s award-winning CamPac 2 wireless camera transmitter. Its package brings the exciting new technology, expanding the capabilities of any video transmission operations. more

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., March 20, 2009 — Pantel (www.panteltv.com), the worldwide leader in outdoor weatherproof TV solutions, is proud to announce that it has launched its new line of outdoor, weatherproof speakers. The two-way, 100 Watt, two model line, available in black or white, is scheduled to ship in April.

“As Pantel is already the leader in outdoor weatherproof TVs, we wanted to offer a line of outdoor weatherproof speakers to enhance the complete outdoor experience,� explained Joe Pantel, Chief Executive Officer of Pantel Corp. “Pantel’s outdoor weatherproof speakers have been designed for such uses as bringing indoor music outdoors, or enhancing the outdoor home theater experience, such as incorporating them with Pantel’s outdoor weatherproof TVs. Beyond outdoor use in backyards, patios, and commercial settings, our new speakers can also be utilized indoors, such as in saunas, bathrooms, hot tub rooms, and more.� more

RF Central, soon to be part of The Vitec Group’s RF Extreme, LLC and a leading digital microwave technology provider, is presenting its RFX-CMT-II camera-mounted transmitters in both 2 GHz and 5.8 GHz at NAB 2009 (Booth C3707). The 2 GHz unit is designed for live ENG news and sports broadcast applications and the 5.8 GHz unit is geared for live sports stadium, arena coverage and license free applications. Both offer complete HD upgradeability with the latest in high-quality, low-latency, HD encoding technology. more

WEST CHESTER, PA, MARCH 20, 2009—Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport technology, A-Net®, has expanded its Applications & Technical Training Program. The initiative was originally launched last summer, and this year, the company has significantly expanded the program to include multiple interactive webcast sessions each month. Since the beginning of this year, the company has been hosting five or more of these sessions per month. The new expanded initiative features two training programs: one set of sessions designed for contractors, consultants, and other audio professionals and a second set designed specifically for end users. more

Tony Rossello, who has been Senior Event Manager at Scharff Weisberg for the last nine years, has been named to the position of Senior Account Representative, announced Josh Weisberg. In his new role Rossello will be charged with developing business for the company’s video and audio concerns and serving as the primary sales contact for those markets, as well as continuing to partner with current clients to meet their AV needs.

In the last year, Scharff Weisberg has successfully supported numerous large jobs including many inauguration-related events, big museum installations, high-profile television and Broadway shows, as well as large and small special events and corporate meetings. Also, in the past two years, the company has effectively combined interests with Video Applications in California and added a significant number of management staff to its roster. more

On Tina Turner’s current world tour, sound engineer Dave Natale deployed AKG C214 microphones as well as a WMS4500 wireless system to provide outstanding audio quality and versatility on stage. Natale initially tested the C214 mic on a sound check in AKG’s hometown of Vienna, Austria and immediately began using the mic on the current tour.

Dave Natale is no stranger to working with some of the world’s biggest stars, including The Rolling Stones, Lionel Richie, Liza Minelli, Joe Cocker, Van Halen as well as engineer for the 1998 Grammy Awards. On the current Tina Turner tour, Tina, Live in Concert, Europe and the US, Natale fell in love with the wide range of capabilities of the C214. more

Fairlight is celebrating the success of Slumdog Millionaire, the 2009 movie that has captured the imagination of people all over the world and has picked up numerous accolades including eight Academy Awards, seven BAFTAs and four Golden Globes.

This rags-to-riches romance’s slew of Oscars includes awards for film editing, cinematography and sound mixing, as well as best original score and original song – Jai Ho – both written by Indian composer A.R. Rahman. more