Four Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2009 shows were primped and preened to perfection as Tinc Design & Productions provided production support and labor for each of them. Working amidst tight budgets and unconventional venues required quick, on-target thinking for production manager Ryan Kirk and guest designer Seth Bernstein. more

MONTREAL — March 9, 2009 — HaiVision Network Video, the world’s leading vendor of high definition (HD) H.264 TelePresence codecs, today announced that its hai1020â„¢ network video system and acclaimed MAKO-HDâ„¢ H.264 codec are being implemented in HyperMirror*, an innovative integrated solution that brings distance-learning participants into a single virtual room. Developed at Japan’s Osaka University’s graduate school of human sciences, HyperMirror uses the HaiVision encoding system to create a live composite image that incorporates participants from various locations. more

PRINCETON, N.J. — March 9, 2009 — At the 2009 NAB Show, experts from Triveni Digital will participate in three NAB Broadcast Engineering Conference sessions dedicated to the subjects of DTV and mobile content delivery. Dr. Richard Chernock, chief technology officer at Triveni Digital, will be a featured presenter for the “IEEE-BTS Technology Tutorial: The ATSC Mobile DTV Candidate Standard,” as well as for the “Mobile Television Technology” session, at which he will address ATSC M/H (mobile/handheld) content delivery. Ralph Bachofen, senior director of product management and marketing at Triveni Digital, will present at “Quality Control for Television,” focusing on DTV carriage auditing. more

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Mar. 9, 2009) – Recognizing that a “one size fits all� approach to selecting and specifying flat-panel and projector mounts doesn’t translate to success for its customers, Premier Mounts (www.premiermounts.com) has redesigned its Web site. Officially launched on Feb. 16, the new Premier Mounts’ Web site is designed to help users quickly navigate through available mounting options to find the solution that best meets their needs. more

Minneapolis, MN, USA — (March 2009) – www.chiefmfg.com – Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector, monitor and flat panel TV mounting solutions, as well as progressive online tools, is excited to announce that a new version of MountBuilder is available with several exciting new enhancements. more

More connections, better A/V processing and support for the latest audio formats make version two of the acclaimed preamplifier/processor an A/V-phile’s dream.

Toronto, Ontario – March 9, 2009 – Anthem, a leading manufacturer of high-end electronics for music, home theater and distributed audio systems, announces the availability of version two of its award-winning Statement D2 audio/video processor. The next-generation model enhances the unparalleled performance features found in its first iteration with significant upgrades. more

Minneapolis, MN. — (March 2009) – www.chiefmfg.com – Raise or lower a flat panel display at the press of a button with the new CM2L40â„¢ Automated Pop-Up Lift from Chief Manufacturing, the industry-leader in flat panel and projector mounting solutions. This innovative lift is the perfect solution for disguising flat panel TVs in broadcast installations.

The pop-up lift provides fast adjustments at over 2� (51 mm) per second, and up to 40� (101.6 cm) of travel with a stored height of only 31� (787 mm). The exclusive Auto Drive™ gliding system provides fast and quiet adjustment. A cable management system makes installation clean and hassle free. Customizable store and show positions allow fine-tuning for any installation, and the unique lift design eliminates flat panel TV width constraints. more

Screen Media Expo Europe Preview
Visit X2O Media in Stand P59
April 7-8, 2009 – Olympia, London

New at Screen Media Expo Europe 2009

Screen Media Expo attendees can expect a whole new suite of digital signage solutions from X2O Media. Introducing X2O’s new Software Plus Services strategy, Xpresenter 2.5 and Xpresenter Xe platforms, X2O’s Data Services, a variety of monitoring services offered from X2O’s network operations center, and award-winning content and design services, X2O Media gives customers everything they need to run a state-of-the-art digital signage network. European customers have access to X2O’s digital signage solutions through master distributor Digi-Box. For additional information, please visit www.digi-box.co.uk. more

LAS VEGAS, NV – In an effort to ease design integration and seamlessly connect its opticalCON chassis connectors with SFP (small form-factor pluggable) transceivers, Neutrik showcases its opticalCON Transceiver Adapter at NAB 2009 (N7929).

SFP transceivers are compact, optical transceivers used in fiber-optic communications. Neutrik’s opticalCON Transceiver Adapter is compatible with all LC SFP transceivers and enables the use of Neutrik’s rugged opticalCON or conventional LC connectors. Neutrik’s opticalCON Chassis Connector features an automatic sealing shutter which avoids any transceiver contamination on-site and also helps users avoid vandalism by “protecting� the transceiver. more

The following preview document was issued today by BTX Technologies.

New Products on Display at the 2009 NAB Show:

SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Optic Camera Assemblies
These new HDTV camera assemblies from BTX are both SMPTE 311M and SMPTE 304M compliant. Manufactured with Mohawk CDT, or equivalent 311M cable, these hybrid assemblies contain two tight-buffered, single-mode optical fibers, two high-voltage contacts, and two signal contacts. The LEMO® connectors feature low insertion and return loss specs, a quick disconnect push-pull latching system, a solid stainless steel outer shell with a protective rubber boot, and end caps to withstand rugged and harsh environments. Breakout assemblies, camera and panel mount connectors, and testers are also available. more