Echolab InfoComm 09 Preview
Technologies for Worship Pavilion, Booth 1679

New at InfoComm 09:

Atemâ„¢ — Celebrating its 35th year in business, Echolab showcases Atem, the paradigm-busting 1-M/E 3Gbps 1080p/60 production switcher that sets new standards for flexibility, functionality, and utility. Features include four upstream and two downstream keyers, as well as Echolab’s unique SuperSourceâ„¢ crosspoint and Stingerâ„¢ transitions, making it possible to build a composition of as many as 11 layers. Atem also offers maximum flexibility by virtue of 10 mixed-format inputs with built-in synchronization and scaling so that every input accepts SD or HD signals. With two of the inputs also able to accept computer signals, the switcher fits seamlessly into any production environment. Atem includes program, preview, and three auxiliary outputs in the switcher’s native format, as well as two analog auxiliary outputs with internal down/crossconversion for SD distribution. In short, Atem represents everything Echolab has learned from its customers in 35 years — all wrapped up in a 1-M/E switcher and offered at an extremely attractive low price. more

Streamlines Battery Operation

LAS VEGAS, NV, May 11, 2009 – Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of professional batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems, for the broadcast, video and film industries announced its new USB Battery Management Application that includes Battery Management software and a USB to Anton/Bauer battery mount adapter at NAB 2009 (Booth C6021). The USB Battery Management Application streamlines battery maintenance protocols while delivering critical information to the camera operator. more

VAN NUYS, Calif. – May 11, 2009 – AVAD LLC, North America’s leading distributor of custom home electronics, has announced its award-winning custom publication, Gear Head, will now be available to all members of the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA). CEDIA members can sign up to receive complementary subscriptions to Gear Head, featuring expert advice and industry insight on audio, video, structured wiring, whole-house distribution and more, through CEDIA’s bi-monthly e-newsletter, “e�VENTS. Prior to this exclusive partnership with CEDIA, Gear Head subscriptions were restricted only to AVAD dealers and vendors. more

Consumer Electronics manufacturers showcase home integration products

Waipahu, HI—May 7, 2009—Hawaii’s premier consumer electronics rep firm, Pride of Hawaii, recently hosted a well attended summit developed to introduce home audio and video integration to the architectural, design, and lighting communities. The goal of the one-day event held on April 17, was to embrace all facets of design and bring to fruition homeowners’ goals and dreams. more

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, May 11, 2009 — NSCA University is offering half-off the admission price to NSCA’s Business & Leadership Conference to be held at the end of February in Florida. If you sign up for more than $750 of classes in the NSCA College of Business you will be eligible to attend the conference at half price. Notices will be sent to qualified companies and individuals after the conclusion of InfoComm 09. more

HAYWARD, Calif. — May 11, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, Md., has implemented Wohler equipment to enable monitoring of video and audio signals throughout the broadcaster’s newly upgraded HD production facilities. The Wohler monitoring systems meet a range of monitoring needs across WBAL-TV’s HD operations, providing required functionality in compact, space-saving designs. more

PAST CURFEW—This year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival opened with Day 1 headliner Paul McCartney, an artist no less than a legend, and a man who defines many musical moments for his generation. At an opposite end of the bill, Robert Smith and The Cure closed the three-day festival’s run with equal flair, performing hits including “Pictures of You� and “Just Like Heaven,� songs that help define a different generation. Calling upon a Shure Beta 58 to manage his vocals, frontman Smith sang above a smoldering wash of guitars, infecting the crowd with his signature voice. more

EMOTIONAL MOMENTS—Marking the 11th anniversary of his late wife Linda’s passing to the day with dedications of “Long and Winding Road� and “My Love Does it Good,� Paul McCartney opened this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on an emotional and energy-charged note. Packing a cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady� and a sing-along version of “Hey Jude� into a 2 ½ hour set including two encores, Sir Paul enthralled the crowd from behind his regular microphone of choice, a hardwired Shure Beta 58. more

Amityville, NY – May 10, 2009

Speco Technologies new Hybrid, H.264 TH Series DVR features IP and analog camera support as well as advanced H.264 compression algorithms. It is our most advanced series of embedded digital video recorders, yet programming is just like our popular TN Series of DVRs which makes it familiar to use. Pentaplex operation enables simultaneous view live or playback while continuing to record & network transfer. Approximately twice the recorded video can be saved to the hard drive with H.264 compression. The unit is PC and Mac* computer compatible as well. more

Amityville, NY – May 10, 2009

Speco Technologies announces the launch of their new, high-end outdoor speaker line, the All Weather Extreme (AWX) Series. The AWX Series is the ideal solution where beauty, powerful performance and rugged durability are demanded for both indoor and outdoor, commercial and residential sound installations. more