Niles Audio Corporation, The First Name in Custom Installation®, has introduced the custom electronics industry’s first High Fidelity Wideband IR Sensor line. Niles’ new IR Sensors utilize high fidelity wideband amplification to ensure compatibility with virtually all current and emerging IR code formats, including the new Philips RCMM code structure. These new IR Sensors are designed to optimally amplify and carefully preserve IR signal integrity. This unique sensor design is able to pass the low duty-cycle, high data rate IR signals found in many new source components, such as HD cable boxes and satellite receivers. Paired with Niles’ patent-pending Universal Noise Suppression technology, which implements more than 10 different methodologies to ensure effective and reliable operation in a multitude of “noisy” environments, Niles IR Sensors offer professional systems integrators a universally capable IR sensor solution for any application. more

— Successor to IPRS23202, IP-to-serial remote access controller includes integral web server —

INFOCOMM, ORLANDO, FL, June 17, 2009 — Xantech Corporation, proven leader in remote A/V control and distribution for over 40 years, announces the release of the new IPRS232 XtraLink IP™ IP-to-serial remote controller, extending its line of XtraLink IP products.

Replacing the existing IPRS23202, the new unit – with a significantly smaller footprint, Power Over Ethernet (POE) capability and superior CRMWIC (Commercial Room Monitor/Web Intelligent Controller) integration – offers a fully-functional, stand-alone IP-to-serial remote access controller (including a built-in Web server), and represents the ideal solution for delivering scalable LAN-based control for serial devices. more

— New DIGI-5™ technology, developed with the Linear Home Technology Group, delivers high-quality digital sound over CAT5 —

INFOCOMM, ORLANDO, FL, June 17, 2009 — Xantech Corporation, a leader in the field of audio/video remote control and distribution for 40 years, unveils the DDS Digital Delivery System, utilizing DIGI-5™ technology, which uses CAT5 wiring to distribute audio. DDS provides cleaner audio at louder listening levels than previous similar analog systems. With powerful, dependable and intuitive operation (with no extra programming necessary), RS-232 control compatibility, audio distribution to anywhere from four to 28 Zones, and a number of other exclusive features, Xantech’s DDS is perfect for residential homes, condo/apartment complexes, hotels, restaurants, resorts, coach buses and RVs, etc. more

KISSIMMEE, FL — Neutrik USA is helping Poinciana High School give its students real-world experience in connectivity, a vital component for setting up and wiring equipment for broadcast. The company donated several products to Poinciana High School’s TV Production class to help prepare its students for employment as television production operators, television broadcast technicians and camera operators, also as professional broadcast technicians, video recording engineers and audio recording engineers.

At Poinciana High School, students in the TV Production class are exposed to an overview of aspects of TV production, including scripts, lighting, filming and directing, electronic news gathering and field production. Hands-on activities are an integral part of this program and provide instruction in camera principles, audio and video control, lighting methods, control room operation, station operation and set preparation. more

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, June 29, 2009 — Improving your bottom line is one success strategy, but improving customer satisfaction, understanding the next generation of your workforce, and utilizing the latest marketing tools are all proven strategies to outsmart your competition. Increase your success strategies at the 2010 NSCA Business & Leadership Conference sponsored by InfoComm International, February 25-27, 2010 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL at the world renowned PGA National Resort and Spa. more

— Complementing Xantech’s XTR39 LCD Remote, the RF2IR2w allows wireless RS232 feedback to LCD Remote for sophisticated control systems, perfect for conference rooms, bars/restaurants and houses of worship —

INFOCOMM, ORLANDO, FL, June 17, 2009 — Xantech Corporation, a leader in the field of audio/video remote control and distribution for 40 years, recently began shipping the new RF2IR2w Bi-Directional RS232 RF Base Station for the XTR39 LCD Remote. Utilizing a robust and reliable 2.4 GHz network (based on the ZigBee IEEE802.15.4 specification), the RF2IR2w units are perfect for Conference Room, Bar/Restaurant and House-of-Worship applications. Each base has four routable IR Output ports as well as a bi-directional RS232 port, allowing for wireless control of any IR and RS232 device while dramatically reducing a facility’s wiring infrastructure. more

For the second year in a row, Audio Video Systems, Inc. (AVS), a leading systems integration firm for government, military and commercial organizations, has received the “Best Government AV Project (Federal)” award as part of Pro AV Magazine’s second annual Spotlight Awards program. The award was given for the installation of the audiovisual system in the Press Briefing Room (PBR) at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. more

MTV’s Emmy Award-winning “Made” series makes teens’ dreams come true. For this season’s finale, Vibrant Design’s lighting designer Christopher Landy helped turn Connecticut’s Coventry High School into a hip hop performance space beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.

After airing the latest slate of episodes where teens made their dreams come true with dedication, hard work and a little help from MTV, the network traveled to the high school to shoot the season finale, “Made: Head to Head Hip Hop Challenge” which featured a competition among three Coventry students. The teens were paired with professional choreographers and taught to be hip hop dancers. Sean Kingston served as one of the Challenge judges, along with Tina Landon and Fonzworth Bentley, and performed a crowd-pleasing set. Andrienne Bailen served as the host. more

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT – JULY 2009: This summer, headphone manufacturer Sennheiser is connecting consumers across the U.S. and Canada to true sound with an innovative consumer campaign that will drive Sennheiser brand awareness and consideration through an integrated, efficient engagement program – The Sennheiser Sound Tour – and a confident new slogan – “Hear. I Am.” more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 26, 2009) – If you stopped by the Vaddio booth at InfoComm 2009 you witnessed first-hand the buzz and excitement surrounding all of our new products. With new PTZ cameras (the ClearVIEW HD-18 and Canon BU-series cameras), as well as our new switchers (ControlVIEW XHD and ProductionVIEW HD-SDI), we were full of activity. Other products debuted at InfoComm included the new Canon BU-series of PTZ cameras, the ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller, as well as a variety of camera mounting brackets. more