Minneapolis, MN, USA — (June 2009) – www.chiefmfg.com – Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector, monitor and flat panel TV mounting solutions, is excited to announce a new line of mini projector mounts available late summer 2009. more

MediaMatrix by Peavey (InfoComm 2009 exhibit #5649) proudly releases the new NIO-4×4 eight-channel input/output card for the NION® digital audio signal processing platform.

The NIO-4×4 card features four microphone and line-level inputs and four line-level outputs, and is compatible with all NION processing nodes, including NION n6, NION n3 and NION nX. The NIO-4×4 card installs into a rear slot on all NION nodes via DIN connector and expands the I/O options of the MediaMatrix NION DSP platform. NION is built on an embedded Linux operating system architecture designed for stable, efficient and robust performance. more

ORLANDO, FL, June 17, 2009 – Powersoft Advanced Technologies, LLC, a world leading manufacturer of superior quality power amplifiers for the professional audio market, is introducing its new Audio Suite control software, dedicated to the live sound and installation market, at InfoComm 2009 (Booth 6384). Designed by the Powersoft R&D team, the new software has been developed following requests and suggestions from some of the most influential live system designers, installers and loudspeaker manufacturers. Through their combined feedback, Powersoft has been able to deliver an enhanced customizable graphic interface with drag and drop possibilities optimized for tablet PC use. more

~ New XLR Cable Connector is IP67 Rated in Mated Condition ~

ORLANDO, FL, JUNE 17, 2009 ― Neutrik® introduces its XX-HD Series, a heavy-duty XLR cable connector designed specifically for outdoor use, at InfoComm 2009 (Booth 6561). Equipped with hybrid metal/rubber design, the new XX-HD Series is both dust and water protected, meeting the requirements of an IP67 rating, by mating it with the related XX-HD cable connector or Neutrik’s MPR-HD chassis connector. more

MediaMatrix by Peavey (InfoComm 2009 exhibit #5649) proudly releases its new advanced Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) eight-channel input card for the NION® digital signal processing platform.

The NIO-AEC card is compatible with all NION processing nodes, including NION n6, NION n3 and NION nX, and is supported by MediaMatrix NWare software. The NIO-AEC card can also be used in projects along with the CABâ„¢ 4n and CABâ„¢ 8i CobraNet bridges or other CobraNet sources. NION is built on an embedded Linux operating system architecture designed for stable, efficient and robust performance. more

MediaMatrix by Peavey (InfoComm 2009 exhibit #5649) proudly announces the new nTouch™ Series control interfaces, consisting of touch-screen interactive controllers designed for remotely controlling audio systems designed in MediaMatrix NWare software for the NION® platform.

The nTouch 180 and nTouch 60 feature full-color, resistive touch-screen panels that measure approximately 7� (180 mm) and 2.4� (60 mm) diagonally, respectively. The nTouch panels display and control projects hosted on a MediaMatrix NION or nControl™ processor. more

ORLANDO, FL, JUNE 17, 2009 ― Wireworks Corporation (InfoComm Booth 5221) celebrates 35 years as a pioneer in and leading innovator of professional audio/video cabling products and custom panels. Beginning on Broadway and expanding over the past three decades into the broadcast and other markets, Wireworks Corporation designs and manufactures professional cabling products that are now prevalent in theatre, auditorium/arena, education, corporate, government and houses of worship. more

Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. has introduced the first laptop computer carts smart enough to protect and preserve the valuable technology equipment inside of them. Developed primarily for educational environments, Bretford’s new Intelligent Laptop Computer carts incorporate a sophisticated Power Management System (patent pending), or “brain� that decreases heat and electrical stresses while proportionally distributing power to the laptops, thereby lengthening battery life. Production models of the Intelligent Laptop Computer carts will be shown in booth #5281 during InfoComm 2009, June 17–19, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. more

The British Music Experience has been heralded as the world’s first fully interactive journey through the incredible story of British popular music. The new exhibition, at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, London, features exhibits from Trad Jazz to Happy Hardcore and Bowie’s Ziggy outfit to Geri’s Union Jack dress from the Spice Girls, where visitors can watch, listen, play, sing and dance their way through 60 years of British music history. more

Venus Vareladika, the Larnaca-based live ‘Bouzoukia’ nightclub, has installed a new Soundcraft Si3 digital console to mix the venue’s resident ‘covers’ band. This installation is one of a number of sales to installation and rental companies involving Soundcraft’s digital platform, reported recently by ALA Equipment Co. Ltd., Harman Professional’s territorial distributors. more