Man alone, in a hostile environment: If there’s anyone in pro audio short on existential moments these days, one of the grandest in terms of wireless systems design can be found at the Monrovia High School Auditorium, which lies right under the shadow of Mt. Wilson, a 5,715 foot peak northeast of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains. more

QSC redefines DSP with new, powerful, flexible, and fast audio processing infrastructure and control system

COSTA MESA, CA, June 23, 2009—Comprehensive and intuitive, QSC’s new Q-Sys technology takes an evolutionary step forward within the realm of DSP and integration, providing digital audio signal routing and processing combined with complete system monitoring and control. Possessing unprecedented power, speed, and versatility, Q-Sys can easily meet the needs of applications ranging from the largest imaginable to those much smaller in scope and allotted budget. more

— The high-SPL successor to Audio-Technica’s popular AT892, the new BP892 offers increased dynamic range with maximum audio quality, minimum visibility and a comfortable under-ear design —

— The BP892 MicroSet® is ideal for church/house of worship, educational and commercial applications, including corporate A/V presentations, broadcast and theater sound reinforcement requiring outstanding audio quality and inconspicuous design — more

SYLMAR, CA, June 23, 2009 — Xantech Corporation, a leader in the field of audio/video remote control and distribution for 40 years, introduces the new WIC1200 Web Intelligent Controller. The WIC1200 is a stand-alone room controller for networked/web-based control featuring two IR Ports, two Serial Ports, two Contact Closure ports and two Digital I/O ports as well as two Ethernet ports (one with POE) for TCP/IP telnet control with less intrusion into facility IP networks. more

— Company unveils intuitive, state-of-the-art digitally-based audio playback solutions for contractors, consultants and system integrators —

INFOCOMM, ORLANDO, FL, June 17, 2009 — Denon® Professional, a leader in digital recording and playback solutions for the fixed installation and education market sectors, is showing its DN-F300 and DN-F400 Solid-state Audio Players at InfoComm 2009. The new players further emphasize the continued growth of Denon Professional, as well as the company’s commitment to providing consultants and contractors with digitally-based, solid media products that feature no moving parts, with high reliability and maintenance-free operation under the most challenging conditions. more

INFOCOMM, ORLANDO, FL, June 17, 2009 — When system integrators and contractors enter the D&M Professional booth (#6235) at the 2009 InfoComm convention, they will see a wide array of new, leading edge products from Denon® Professional and Marantz® Professional, spanning the entire range of installation products used in the industry. Each product was developed after extensive research with leading sound contractors and system integrators, reflecting D&M Professional’s ongoing commitment to providing the preeminent tools for system integration in this highly competitive marketplace. more

Belkin’s new AV360™ Modular AV System and CAT5e Extenders offer faster installations and high-performance digital content distribution

(InfoComm, Orlando, FL) – Belkin today announced the general availability of its new AV360 Modular AV System and CAT5e Extender connectivity solutions that enable fast digital-signage installations at longer distances and higher resolutions.

Designed for use in conference rooms, higher education, and hotels, the Belkin system can support video displays of up to 1080p at 100 meters and up to UXGA resolution at 300 meters. more

WINONA, MN – Celebrating its 35th Anniversary this year, Wireworks Corporation, the pioneer in professional audio/video cabling products and custom panels, heads to the front of the class at Winona State University with its AV2000 for Smart Podiums being used throughout the school. Wireworks AV2000 for Smart Podiums provides the robust, single connector solution the University was looking for, as the company’s AV2000 is the only multi-pin connector system that can accommodate audio, high definition video, high-speed data, and serial digital interface control signals in a single sophisticated hybrid connector.

Initiated by the teaching and learning technology services department, which oversees all the rooms on campus and facilitated by Sim Sound & Video Inc., Wireworks AV2000 for Smart Podiums has become a University-wide solution. Since each room was designed differently and has unique connectivity needs, AV2000’s flexibility is able to provide Winona State University with a standard connectivity system for its classrooms and auditoriums. more

— With distant deployments as a fact of life for the many military members of this congregation, technology sourced and provided by the Seattle GC Pro location is able to help keep the church’s community intact remotely —

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, June 23, 2009 — Whether in a battle zone like Iraq or Afghanistan or in the relative comfort of Germany or Japan, being stationed at a faraway military post is a hardship for any member of the U.S. military. Being cut off from their spiritual communities adds another layer of isolation for those many members of the Puyallup, Washington Foursquare Church congregation who are based at one of three military installations in the Seattle area and who have been posted to overseas duty stations. Thanks to the dedication and resourcefulness of the employees of Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, Foursquare Church’s members in uniform are always a few mouse clicks away from their worship family. more

BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA – MARCH 2009: In addition to a beautiful 2,900-seat auditorium, Living Word Christian Center (LWCC) in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is blessed with the need to hold five services a week to accommodate over 10,000 members. A Wednesday service, a Saturday night service, two Sunday morning services, and a Sunday night service keep FOH engineers Dave Langholz, Bruce Reichstadt, Seth Bergstrom, and monitor engineer Scott Fahy abundantly busy. They rely on Sennheiser wireless microphones and wireless personal monitors to perform flawlessly service after service so that they can focus their attention on other matters. more