Orlando, Florida, InfoComm Booth 3719 — Alcorn McBride is now shipping the V16 Pro, a versatile, frame-accurate show controller for both serial and network devices. The V16 Pro combines the stability and reliability needed by show professionals with unparalleled connectivity. With 16 serial ports, 16 inputs, 16 outputs, MIDI port and a dual Ethernet interface, the V16 Pro can “talkâ€? to virtually any piece of equipment and can be monitored and programmed from anywhere in the world. more

One of the UK’s most important gothic buildings recently commissioned a new multimedia infrastructure to extend its functionality within the precincts of Bristol University.

The entire integration at Wills Memorial Building was undertaken by local installer, Sounds Commercial, and was designed and built around two 24-box hangs of Martin Audio’s OmniLine micro line array––the largest single OmniLine source yet installed. more

Orlando, Florida — Alcorn McBride (InfoComm booth 3719) has introduced the Digital Video Machine HDâ„¢, a high definition video player designed for maximum reliability under challenging conditions. Offering a 30Mbps maximum playback rate in a compact chassis that contains no moving parts, the DVM-8400HD provides superb video quality for a wide variety of applications including theme parks, cruise ships, transportation, museums and display kiosks. more

DENVER, CO – April 29 – Avocation Systems Inc, a developer and manufacturer of professional grade audio/video distribution systems, is pleased to announce the release of its VS-CA, which are video sensors that will detect component or composite video signals and activate a relay contact. more

CHATWORTH, CA – Who needs messy cables when you can extend video at high resolution of 1280×1024/1080i using wi-fi technology? Gefen today announced the availability of two new Wireless VGA Extenders designed to eliminate the need for cabling. Ideal for rental, staging, presentation, digital signage and residential applications desiring a plug and play method of video extension, the Wireless VGA Extenders come in Long Range and Short Range versions. more

Orlando, FL––The new ASX floor-mounted active installation subwoofer that will be on display at Martin Audio’s demo room (#W202C) during InfoComm ’09 is fully capable of producing the highest SPL ever from a single low frequency enclosure housing a single drive unit.

The massive ASX enclosure––(W) 46.85″ x (H) 23.62″ x (D) 46.85″––houses a patented 21â€? transducer, Class D amplifier with 8.5kW peak power, and full DSP, revolutionizing ultra-efficient, low frequency sound reproduction. more

Fulcrum Acoustic LLC (booth # 6535) of Linwood, MA and Rochester, NY, has chosen to make both its company and product debut at InfoComm, the world’s largest AV trade show. The company was founded in early 2008 by industry veterans David Gunness, Stephen Siegel and Chris Alfiero, and has made steady progress in creating several innovative technologies and two loudspeaker product series. Recently, longtime friends and colleagues Rich Frembes, Andy Jordan and Ed Wyllie have joined the company. more

New T 747 and T 737 Receivers Ideal for HD Home Theaters; Impressive Packages with Top Audio, Video, Interface and Many Advanced Features

SHARON, MA, May 8, 2009 — NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, introduces the T 747 and T 737 AV Receivers, further enhancing NAD’S reputation for offering the latest high definition features and performance at very competitive prices. more

BRANSON, Missouri⎯The Mickey Gilley Theatre in Branson, MO is celebrating its 20th year as an entertainment venue, recently adding a Yamaha M7CL digital audio console to mark the occasion. With 39 hit songs under his belt, Gilley, who built the theatre back in 1989, placed 17 of the 39 songs at the number one spot on the country music charts. The theatre, which seats 1,000 people, plays host to Gilley himself five nights a week as well as an afternoon comedy show featuring Joey Riley. The venue has welcomed many entertainers over the years including Les Brown Jr. and the Band of Renown, Bob Anderson, and Johnny Lee, to name a few. more

Influence, evolution, adoration: Coemar Infinity Wash XL lights, donning a distinguished history of their own, have lived the rigors of the rock and roll life…culminating at the 24th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (broadcast live on the FUSE Television Network and fuse.tv). The lights were supplied by Lititz, Pennsylvania-based Atomic Lighting. more