SAN DIEGO — April 2, 2009 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic today announced the appointment of Joe Berini as the company’s vice president of engineering. A long-time broadcast professional, Berini brings to TV Magic extensive experience both in broadcast operations and in broadcast systems project planning and management. In his new role with TV Magic, he will serve as the company’s point person in the New York metro area. more

SAN DIEGO — April 6, 2009 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic has completed the HD upgrade of TV production and broadcast facilities in Dallas, Texas, for Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world’s largest Christian television network. As part of TBN’s larger initiative to transition all of its production centers to HD, the Dallas project included the comprehensive upgrade of TBN’s International Production Center (IPC) and four connected sites from analog to state-of-the-art HD operations. more

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — April 6, 2009 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, integrator-friendly control solutions, today announced that the company is now shipping its CPB-1 control port connecting block. For integrators, the cost-effective solution powers an RTI in-wall controller while providing both infrared (IR) and RS-232 control of local devices. more

LANCASTER, Pa. — April 6, 2009 — Linear Acoustic has been recognized by the Ministry of Science, the China Radio and TV Equipment Industrial Association, and other organizations for its contributions to the technological progress of the audio industry. The Linear Acoustic AERO.airâ„¢ 10-channel transmission loudness manager and LAMBDAâ„¢ professional digital audio and metadata monitor were each honored with China’s 2008 Radio and TV Technology Innovation Award in the Product Innovation category. The awards were recently presented in a ceremony at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. more

CERRITOS, Calif., Elite Screens, Inc. an innovative company that specializes in affordable high quality projection screens, today announced the launch of their new Osprey dual format 2.35:1 / 16:9 tandem projection screen for today’s latest projectors with dual-mode anamorphic stretch capabilities.
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“The latest projection industry technologies are now producing anamorphic lenses or lens memory options that allow projectors to put out either a 16:9 HDTV or 2.35:1 Cinemascope image.� said David Rodgers, marketing manager, Elite Screens, Inc. “Elite’s Osprey dual format projection screen is the perfect solution to producing both aspect ratios in one versatile product.� more

HAYWARD, Calif. — April 8, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced the release of the AMP2-16-3G audio monitor, a 3Gbps-capable 16-channel monitor introduced to address broadcasters’ migration to HD and their increasing reliance on higher-capacity 3Gbps video transport infrastructures. The monitor leverages the unique flexibility of the popular WohlerPlus audio processing platform to ensure versatile, future-proof functionality with 3Gbps support. more

CERRITOS, Calif., March 16, 2008 — Elite Screens, Inc. an innovative company that specializes in affordable high quality projection screens, today announced the launch of their new 16:10 commercial aspect ratio for their retractable projection screens. more

MONTREAL — April 8, 2009 — X2O Media, a leading provider of digital signage technology, network management, and content services, today announced that the company has won a POPAI 2009 Digital Signage “Viewer’s Choice” Award for the Bass Pro Shops digital signage network. The Global Association for Marketing at Retail’s annual award recognizes the creativity and effect that digital signage has on the retail environment, acknowledging the most innovative in-store and at-retail digital displays. This was the first year that a viewer’s choice category was added to the program, and X2O Media’s efforts in creating a dynamic digital signage solution for the Bass Pro Shops network was recognized with more than 500 votes. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — April 9, 2009 — Panamax/Furman, a world-leading provider of AC power management solutions, today announced that the company was selected for Savant’s Excellence in AV Program. Savant designs, develops, and manufactures a complete suite of media and home automation solutions. As part of the Excellence in AV Program, the Panamax M7500-PRO, MB1000, Furman F1000-UPS, and PFPower M1500-UPS-PFP power management systems allow seamless installation with Savant’s automation solutions through an RS-232 communication port. more

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (April 10, 2009) – The introduction of short-throw projectors in the classroom has created a need for compatible, out-of-the-box mounting solutions. In an effort to keep up with the demands of its customers, Premier Mounts (www.mounts.com) is pleased to announce the UNI-STA, a new universal mount for short-throw projector wall mounting. more