On campuses across the country, professors continue to turn to technology to ensure that their students have access to lectures, lessons and other materials critical to their success. At Valencia Community College in Orlando, a full-service video production department works with professors to create DVDs and online instructional videos that provide students with crucial information to their studies. As these tools have become more popular among the school’s professors, the video production department was recently faced with a workflow problem that would often delay project completion. To streamline its workflow, the production department installed shared storage technology from Small Tree, designer of simple-to-install, inexpensive Mac-based networking and shared storage products for professional video and audio editors. more

04.31.2009 — In a recent Tech Tip, Russound gave a nod to a little problem solver called the SR-2, which gives two control systems bi-directional serial control of a product that has only one RS-232 port.

The adapter, offered by Avocation Systems, facilitates RX, TX and ground signals and is capable of transmission speeds up to 460800 baud.

David Dickinson, the integration specialist for Russound’s Dealer Services Department noted, “The SR-2 is the perfect solution that our customers have been looking for. Finally, a widget that is simple and does what we want and need it to do.”

Avocation sales manager Trent Mulligan says, “There’s virtually no thought in using it,” says “You power it, plug in your devices and it works.”

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Indianapolis, IN (May 13, 2009) – Nottingham Analogue Studios awards responsibility for the Canadian marketing and distribution of its high performance turntables to U.S. based ASL Group.

From its manufacturing site in Nottingham, England, Nottingham Analogue Studios hand-builds every turntable to perfection as it has since the company began in 1960. Every detail is fully considered – even the rubber feet must pass rigorous testing for resonance characteristics. Nothing is allowed to interfere with the promise of a uniquely pure listening experience. Consequently, Nottingham Analogue Studios consistently achieves unprecedented playback quality for its customers. more

IRVINE, Calif. — May 13, 2009 — Compix, a leading developer of professional-quality character generators (CGs) for the broadcast and related markets, today launched the CompactCG, a portable CG that offers the specs and rich feature set of a full-size system in a rugged 1-RU chassis. Purpose-built for mobile broadcast and OB vans, flypack systems, multivenue use, and other space-constrained applications, the CompactCG is an affordable stand-alone system that leverages the power of Compix’s industry-leading CG systems. more

– New Software For Mac Users Delivers Total Hitachi Solution for the Education and Business Markets –

In an effort that addresses the needs of Mac users in the educational community, Hitachi Software has released StarBoard Software 9.0. The software makes the Hitachi StarBoard a viable tool to the community of users that have been searching for an optimized interactive whiteboard experience with Mac hardware. more

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, May 13, 2009 —Start your InfoComm 09 experience with a fun, interactive and entertaining evening with The Landsharks on June 16, 2009 at NSCA’s ExpoJam!

Attendees will begin the night at 5:30 p.m. with InfoComm’s Opening Reception, immediately followed by NSCA’s ExpoJam! at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Bosch and InfoComm International. Both events are free to registered attendees and will be held in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. more

May 13, 2008: ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Frustration over DTV’s digital cliff effect may have some people ready to jump off an actual cliff, but all signal is not lost. Antenna manufacturer Antennas Direct offers some tips on how over-the-air antenna users can avoid complete signal loss, known as the digital cliff effect. more

POINT CLAIRE, QUEBEC, CANADA/OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT, USA: Sennheiser has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for North America with K-Array, a PA loudspeaker and amplifier manufacturer based in Florence, Italy. K-Array’s light and intelligible speaker technology is best exemplified by the new KH4 self-powered, two-way, flat panel line array. more

Charlotte, NC – May 13, 2009 – SnapAV, a manufacturer of more than 550 high-quality products for the custom audio-video channel, has filled a gap in its Strong™ Mounts offerings with the addition of SM-CS-ART1-M, a VESA compliant universal single arm articulating mount for 26- to 47-inch flat-panel TVs.

According to SnapAV President Jay Faison, the mount’s affordable price, easy single stud installation and ability to support the many medium-sized residential and commercial displays on the market make it ideal for a wide variety of installation applications.

�At a time when the recession has many manufacturers suffering and ultimately conserving cash, SnapAV continues to provide the type of real world solutions that installers require on an everyday basis,� said Faison. more

NILES, IL, May 13, 2009 — Once in a great while, a product transcends its basic function and becomes an icon – a cultural artifact. Most fade away as they are eclipsed by new technology or changing tastes, but some make such an indelible mark that their appeal never wanes. The Shure model 55SH Series II Unidyne® Microphone is one such icon; it’s the professional audio industry’s answer to the ’65 Ford Mustang or a pair of Levi’s 501 blue jeans.

It’s been 70 years since the original Unidyne – the first single-element unidirectional microphone — debuted in 1939. Now, the model once advertised as ‘The Microphone That Needs No Name’ is getting an upgrade. Shure has taken the iconic 55SH body that has been in production since 1951, dropped in a new supercardioid motor, and added some vibrant blue color. The resulting hot rod has the same retro-cool look as the original when parked on a mic stand but with a contemporary upgrade in performance. more