WOODBURY, MN — Even in today’s technology-driven classrooms, hearing the instructor or a multimedia presentation remains an important element of a student’s education. To deliver crystal-clear sound from instructional technology devices, classroom multimedia solution manufacturer Calypso Systems has introduced a compact audio amplifier (CA-200). more

~ rearTWIST BNC Connectors Exceed Requirements for 1080p HD/SDI ~

LAS VEGAS, NV — As a technology leader in pro audio and broadcast connectivity, Neutrik continues to be proactive in meeting the changing requirements of the broadcast market through the introduction of its rearTWIST BNC Connectors. Users are demanding future-proof installations for HD 1080p (progressive), which requires twice the bandwidth of HD 1080i (interlaced); Neutrik’s rearTWIST BNC Connectors exceed these requirements and will be on display at the upcoming NAB 2009 (Booth N7929). more

-Eight of the versatile compact JFL210 enclosures give leading New England audio/video/lighting/staging services provider a scalable solution for a range of applications-

Whitinsville, MA, USA – March 24, 2009 – Boston area-based massAV knows corporate A/V, lighting and staging, with a client list that includes events for Chevrolet, the New England Patriots, presidential candidate Senator John McCain and the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX). In business since 1975, massAV stays on the cutting edge of event technology, so it was not surprising to find Steve Shepard, massAV’s Chief Engineer, attending SMAART training at EAW’s headquarters in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, late last year. During a break in the seminar, he noticed music wafting in from down the hallway and he followed his ears to the source: EAW’s famous “The Pit� product testing lab, where the EAW engineering team was tuning a brand new loudspeaker enclosure. It was Shepard’s first encounter with EAW’s recently introduced JFL210 Compact Line Array Loudspeaker, and it was love at first listen. more

FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Auralex Acoustics, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, is helping users give a boost to their home recording studios and multi-purpose rooms with its new Home Design (HD) Series acoustical products. Auralex’s HD Series functions as a highly decorative room décor system that combines Auralex’s unsurpassed acoustical qualities with a unique aesthetic approach. The complete line of Auralex’s HD Series includes SonoSuede HD, SubDude HD, SpeakerDudes HD, SonoFlat HD Systems and Acoustical Drop HD, which will be on display at Musikmesse 2009 (Booth D47A in Hall 5.1). more

Sony is expanding its line of high-brightness 3LCD business projectors for fixed network installations with the addition of the VPL-FW41 model.
The new projector has a WXGA resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, produces 4,500 lumens Light Output of full white image as well as 4,500 lumens Color Light Output* and is designed for presentation use in education, government, corporate, house of worship, and hospitality applications.
“Through a combination of more efficient and durable optics technologies, as well as improved functionality, simple operation, and network capabilities, this projector gives users the tools necessary to perform high-quality, seamless multimedia presentations,� said Jay Chung, Sony Electronics’ marketing manager for LCD projectors. “More light is projected onto the screen more

Ringgold, VA – March 2009… With a rich history that dates back to 1876, Ringgold Baptist Church has a diverse congregation and a variety of ministries that are well suited to help its membership find the message of Christ and to live better lives as a result. Guided by Pastor Dr. Steve Ellis, the church recently decided to overhaul the sound reinforcement system in its sanctuary. After selecting Danville, VA-based Big Sound Productions to spearhead the facility upgrade, Ringgold Baptist Church ultimately found itself the proud owner of a new TrueLine X3i-P line array system from WorxAudio Technologies. more

Van Nuys, Calif. – March 24, 2009 – AVAD LLC, North America’s leading distributor of custom home electronics, announced that the company has entered into a distribution agreement with MartinLogan, the world leader in high-performance electrostatic loudspeaker technology. more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – dbx® Professional Products, a Harman International Company (NYSE-HAR), is offering a free db10 Premium Direct Box with the purchase of a dbx DriveRack PX powered speaker optimizer. The promotion will run through May 31st, 2009 and is being offered through participating dbx retailers across the US. more

ELKHART, Indiana – Canadian-based sound company PA Plus recently deployed Crown amplifiers in a unique live sound application for “Howie Do It,� an upcoming unscripted comedy television series, commissioned by NBC starring Howie Mandel. PA Plus provided the sound for the live studio audience at the Colosseum at the Caesars Windsor casino in Ontario, as well as the broadcast portion of the production. The Colosseum is a 5,000-seat venue that was utilized for the show, which was the largest ever studio audience for an NBC series show. more

Company to Join Millions by Turning Off Lights for Largest Climate Event in History

NILES, IL, March 24, 2009 — Shure Incorporated today announced the Company will officially support Earth Hour 2009, a global climate event led by the World Wildlife Fund, by switching off all non-essential lighting in all of the Company’s facilities around the world for one hour on March 28, 2009, and encouraging all of its Associates, customers, and suppliers to do the same. more