MUNICH: 126th AES Convention Education Committee European/Int’l Region Chair Misato Yamada and North & Latin America Chair Teri Grossheim, have issued an invitation to all AES student members to take advantage of the outstanding events scheduled at Munich’s M,O,C, Convention Center May 7-10, 2009. more

Atlas Increases Power Management Focus with Acquisition of ETA Systems

PHOENIX, AZ, – Atlas Sound L.P. announces a definitive agreement with PowerVar of Waukegan, Illinois to acquire all assets of ETA Systems, including all trademarks and inventory, for an undisclosed amount. ETA offers an extensive line of rack mounted and stand-alone power protection, power management, and uninterruptible power products designed to protect the ultra-sensitive digital electronic equipment used in audio and video applications. Many ETA models feature sophisticated microprocessor technology to regulate AC power, sequence power turn-on, and provide backup power in the event of a power outage. more

Upgrading a historic house of worship’s large-screen presentation capabilities requires a projector with superb image-display versatility, convenient operation, and a compact design to minimally impact the church’s interior. This is why the century-old First Assembly of God, located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, chose Canon U.S.A.’s REALiS X600 Multimedia Projector, which combines crisp, high-brightness display of text, still images, and motion video with features that help maintain the church’s traditional atmosphere. more

Costa Mesa, CA-based manufacturer reports “unprecedented levels� of interest

LAS VEGAS, NV, April 8, 2009—Cruising the aisles at this year’s ShoWest—filmdom’s annual paean to all things cinematic where theatre owners, manufacturers, studios, and the press all co-mingle to find out what’s new and exciting—one could stroll past booths showcasing everything from the latest incarnations of popcorn to high-end digital technology. In the latter category, one standout was QSC’s DCP 300, a comprehensive digital cinema processor ideally suited for both D-Cinema upgrades and new installations. more

MONTREAL — April 8, 2009 — HaiVision Network Video, a world-leading vendor of high-performance H.264 encoders, codecs, and video-over-IP systems, today announced that Andy Vaughan, the company’s director of U.S. federal sales, will be a presenter at the Military & Government Summit during the 2009 NAB Show. Vaughan will address techniques for successfully applying video-over-IP technologies to the DoD enterprise during the summit session titled “Adapting Commercial, Off-the-shelf (COTS) Solutions to Military Applications.” more

Chula Vista, CA… April 2009… Soundcast Systems, a leader in the development and production of high quality, reliable wireless audio products designed for consumer use and the custom home installation marketplace, is pleased to announce that its newest offering—the OutCast Jr. weather-resistant, wireless loudspeaker—is now shipping. Featuring a unique design that enables music enthusiasts to enjoy rich, multi-directional stereo sound anywhere within a range of up to 350 feet, OutCast Jr. lends itself to outdoor applications requiring greater mobility, such as tailgate parties, beach visits, and garden settings. more

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – MARCH 2009: Throughout the month of March, the Gertrude Silverstone Muss Gallery at the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach was home to a unique art exhibition aptly titled “SOUND.” The exhibition celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Subtropics Festival, an annual showcase of sound art sponsored by the local collective interdisciplinary Sound Art Workshop (iSAW). SOUND was curated by iSAW’s artistic director, Gustavo Matamoros, in association with composer David Dunn. The selected works explored the full range of sound art, including sculptural works, installations, performances, and interactive art. Matamoros relied on the flat frequency response and stunning fidelity of twelve Klein + Hummel P 110 high-end reference monitors to realize all of those pieces that required external loudspeakers. more

New 500-Watt Product Powers Sony F23 and F35 Digital Cameras

LAS VEGAS, NV, April 8, 2009 – Continuing its mission to provide reliable power supplies for the high-end video camera market, Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of professional broadcast, video and film camera batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems, is proud to introduce its new DT-500™ 500-watt power supply at NAB 2009 (Booth C6021). This unique product is the only power supply of its kind designed to meet the power requirements of high-end Sony F23 and F35 HD cameras. more

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Magenta Launches New Cyan Series of Extension Products at Screen Media Expo

Screen Media Expo, London, UK, April 7, 2009 – Magenta Research, a recognized leader in video, audio and control signal distribution and switching over structured cabling, today announced the Cyan by Magenta brand, a new series of signal extension products for the digital signage market.

Powered by technology derived from Magenta’s best-in-class commercial AV signal distribution range, Cyan by Magenta products deliver cost-effective solutions for applications requiring basic point-to-point extension over shorter distances and with smaller distribution footprints. Cyan by Magenta includes real time signal extension kits for HDMI, DVI, VGA, YUV (component), and audio.
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ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, APRIL 8, 2009 – Clear-Com Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, will demonstrate for the first time at NAB 2009 (Booth C6521) a direct link from its IP-Enabled V-Series panels to the Eclipse digital matrix intercom frames over an existing WAN or LAN Ethernet connection. This new connectivity option, available for all new and existing V-Series panels, allows broadcasters to establish intercom communications in locations where direct cabling is lacking by employing the existing local IT infrastructure, making it simple and affordable to expand intercom access. more