WEBSTER, NEW YORK – MAY 2009: Ashly Audio’s new ne4400, ne4800 and ne8800 digital signal processors bring user-friendly setup and control to networked audio systems using Ashly’s PC-hosted Protea NE Software via standard 10/100 Ethernet and RS-232 protocol. These latest additions to the company’s NE (Network Enabled) Series offer a multi-channel routing matrix with microphone input, network audio and digital audio hardware options, plus an extensive menu of 32-bit/96kHz SHARC-based DSP that supports hot-plug software control. more

NEW YORK: AES Executive Director Roger Furness has announced that Agnieszka Roginska, (ag nesh ka ro jinska) has been named Chair of the 127th AES Convention. “A detail-oriented leader with exceptional people skills, Agnieszka combines a rare blend of organizational and motivational capabilities,” Furness remarked. “This enables her to sustain maximum efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a high level of esprit de corps. She is already proving herself a substantial asset to the Committee.” more

SAN DIEGO, CA – All HME DX Series wireless intercom systems now feature Spectrum Friendly™ technology, HME’s unique advantage for interference-free operation in the increasingly crowded 2.4 GHz frequency band. This new technology enables broadcast and theatrical production crews to avoid emerging frequency conflicts by designating the 2.4 GHz operating frequency range – low, high or full band. more

Film and video cameras used for documentary production must be as inconspicuous as possible so that their presence does not influence the people and events being photographed. This is why Calamari Productions, a multi-faceted independent television and digital media production company with long experience in child-welfare documentaries, uses XH A1 HD camcorders from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging. Founded in 1995 by CEO/executive producer Karen Grau, Calamari Productions has obtained state Supreme Court access in several states to film inside America’s child welfare and juvenile courts, juvenile detention centers and juvenile prisons. The company – based in Indianapolis with satellite offices in New York – has won many awards for its groundbreaking programming, which has appeared on major broadcast and cable networks. more

Extender IP’s useful and time-saving diagnostic features allow Crestron dealers to identify and fix some power-related problems without making costly service calls.

New Orleans, LA – May 12, 2009 – Richard Gray’s Power Company (RGPC) proudly announces that RGPC Extender IP has been certified as the company’s first Crestron® Integrated Partner Program product. Extender IP, RGPC’s first networkable device, provides remote power monitoring and the ability to cycle power for up to eight connected components. more

FRANKLIN, TN — Paragon Studios, an industry leader in audio, broadcast and film post-production, has expanded its world-class recording studio by adding a Digidesign D-Command® ES Console to Studio C. A significant element to Paragon’s Studio C upgrade, the D-Command ES console provides unparalleled integration with Pro Tools|HD® while delivering the ultimate in hands-on Pro Tools control. more

MACAO, China – May 2009 — Having renovated the small auditorium at the Macao Cultural Center in 2006 with an ARCS system, L-ACOUSTICS’ Chinese distributor, Rightway Audio, has now installed a new KUDO line source system into the venue’s Grand Auditorium. One of the first theatre systems to be installed in Southeast Asia, it will primarily be used for classical and orchestral concerts and was supplied by Rightway to systems integrator J K Brothers Audio Engineering Company. more

~ New Solution to On-Site Connector Breakage Debuts at InfoComm ~

ORLANDO, FL ─ Wireworks, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems and custom panels, introduces Guardian Panel Mounts at InfoComm 2009 (Booth 5221). Now, Wireworks can help protect connectors from accidental damage by providing an easy way of recessing connectors in a wall or standard electrical box. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md., May 12, 2009 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com) is proud to announce that it is celebrating its 15-year anniversary as a leading provider of mounting solutions for the commercial, CI, residential, security, and pro audio/video markets. more

~ Rugged Four-Channel Fiber Optic Connection System for Point-to-Point Cabling ~

ORLANDO, FL – Neutrik introduces opticalCON QUAD, a four-channel version of its well-established solid and ruggedized-protected fiber optic connector system, at InfoComm 2009 (Booth 6561). Designed specifically for multichannel point-to-point cabling applications, Neutrik’s opticalCON QUAD is IP65 rated for dust tight and water jet protection. With three variations including 4-channel, 4-channel X-treme and Triple-Split 12-channel assemblies, Neutrik’s new opticalCON QUAD provides several fiber solutions for any live event. more