MILPITAS, Calif. | May 26, 2009 | Optoma®, the award-winning manufacturer of digital projection and display devices, has introduced its all new universal ceiling mount developed by Peerless Industries. The Optoma Universal Mount by Peerless offers installers a high-quality, feature-rich ceiling mount from two of the leading and most trusted names in projection. The universal ceiling mount will begin shipping at the end of May, and has an estimated street price of $159. more

2.4 GHz wireless intercom system is designed for interference-free communication

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, MAY 27, 2009 ─ Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, is now shipping its Tempest®2400 wireless intercom system worldwide. Tempest2400 operates in a license-free frequency band where it is fundamentally resistant to interference from other wireless devices, ensuring that communications go off without a hitch in even the most crowded RF environments. Easy to configure and use, Tempest is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications, including touring productions. more

Cedar Rapids, IA, May 27, 2009 — The NSCA Education Foundation will award up to ten scholarships, two of which will be $2,500 scholarships named after Robert Bosch to students interested in a career in the commercial electronic systems industry. Scholarships will assist students with the rising costs of education and be applied for tuition in college or a technical school program. more

HAYWARD, Calif. — May 27, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that the “Dr. Phil”® show has installed the company’s RM-2435-HD video monitors as part of an upgrade to the Stage 29 facilities on the Paramount Pictures® Studios lot where the popular CBS® show tapes. The HD upgrade includes a new control room, set modifications, and a state-of-the-art editing facility. The affordable new Wohler RM-2435-HD monitors are being used in the dub room for confidence monitoring of dubs and stage feeds. more

(Spiceland, Ind.) –During the 2009 InfoComm trade show, Draper, Inc. is once again presenting the “green� face of AV. Draper will present a manufacturer’s training course during the 2009 show.

“A/V in Green Buildings: What You Need to Know,â€? will be presented June 17, 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM in room MT32. This class will discuss green buildings, the issues that they represent for A/V conditions and how to overcome these conditions with proper product selections and new product considerations. The session will also cover how to impress your buyer on green A/V products. more

Providing proper training to the producers and engineers of tomorrow is vital for the entire future of the broadcast industry. Not only do they need to learn skills that are applicable to the industry, but they also need to learn about the equipment they will regularly come into contact with. more

Appointment of Veteran A/V, Home Theater and Custom Install Specialist Seen as Recession-Fighting Investment in the Regional Marketplace

INFOCOMM ’09, ORLANDO, FL, May 27, 2009 — Liberty Wire & Cable, worldwide supplier of a broad and expanding range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, has announced the appointment of AMI Sales, Inc. as Manufacturers Representative for Liberty’s residential dealers in Florida and Puerto Rico, at InfoComm International 2009, the annual convention of the International Communications Industries Association. more

Autumn In NY Means (Pro) Audio

NEW YORK: The AES 127th Convention Committee began formulating a robust program of traditional and atypical events soon after the books were closed on last year’s event. Scheduled for October 9 – 12 in NY’s Javits Center, the 2009 show is committed to setting new standards in meaningful and imaginative programming. AES Executive Director Roger Furness reports that Convention Chair Agnieszka Roginska has rallied an expert team to the cause. more

TechPod Lecterns easily integrate with digital media recorders

Ramat Gan, Israel – 20 May 2009 – Tecom, the developer of the industry-leading TechPod Multimedia Lectern, is adding a one-touch recording option, integrating various third-party digital media recorders with the TechPod. TechPods are now being used with recording equipment from companies like Sonicfoundry Mediasite, MediaPOINTE and TVONE in a variety of facilities. more

MEDIALON has been selected to go on tour with Tina Turner, the eight-time Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The star has recently made her long-awaited return to arenas with more than 80 dates scheduled throughout North America and across Europe. Tina Turner’s new show features her entire career of hits with a spectacular production.

One Medialon MANAGER V5 Show & Media Control Software is used to turn on/off, control and trig all at the same time, the lighting and video projection equipment used for the LED wall and on stage. more