Wohler at BIRTV 2009:

At BIRTV 2009 Wohler will showcase a range of solutions designed to simplify monitoring in the multichannel environment. In addition to demonstrating new products equipped with robust monitoring capabilities and advanced feature sets in space-saving designs, the company will highlight existing solutions including versatile high-resolution audio-level metering units with industry-leading dynamic range; high-resolution color video monitors for SD-SDI or HD-SDI video signals; and multiformat, multichannel color video, and stereo audio monitors ideal for facility-wide monitoring of analog and digital signals. more

Lloyd Hastings becomes Regional Sales Manager for California and Hawaii… joins Rich Noll in forming Eiki’s new Western Region Sales Team.

August 3, 2009. Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Steen Sorensen, National Sales Manager for Eiki International, Inc. today announced the appointment of Lloyd Hasting to the position of Regional Sales Manager with primary responsibility for the States of California and Hawaii, joining Rich Noll as a member of the newly formed Western Region Sales Team.

“I’m really pleased to have Lloyd join us.” said Sorensen. “I’ve known him for years. He has a well earned reputation for informed, ethical representation. Dealers who work with him tell me he knows his stuff and makes sure they get what they need to bid competitively and complete deals successfully.

A graduate of California State University with a Master’s Degree in more

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. ― Aug. 3, 2009 ― BTX Technologies, a global value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface and integration products, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Exhibioâ„¢, a worldwide digital signage provider. Under the agreement, BTX will distribute Exhibio’s digital signage solutions to the professional A/V systems integrator in the United States. more

Speco Technologies New Focus Free SCS CamerasSpeco Technologies New Focus Free SCS CamerasSpeco Technologies’ enhances their popular SCS series of OSD cameras with the addition of Focus Free Lenses! The SCS camera line has been a favorite of installers because they are able to tweak an installation to perfection by using the on-screen display to control functions like color temperature, Back Light Compensation and day/night operation. The new series of SCS cameras offer 550 lines of resolution and the Focus Free Lens models will display crystal clear images from inches to infinity without refocusing the camera. Imagine – no call-backs to refocus the camera after installation! These cameras are great for high ceilings, poles and similar applications. All focus free models include motorized 3.7 – 10mm auto iris lenses for real versatility in the field.

Knowledgeable customer support people are in place to help the customers who purchase Speco more

OLD LYME, CONNECTICUT – JULY 2009: Microphone manufacturer Sennheiser has named 18-year-old Katie Costello as the grand-prize winner of its first “My Song Contest,” which was created to recognize the songwriting talents of high school students across the nation. Costello’s original song, “Isn’t It Lovely,” captivated the expert jury of music industry professionals. The big decision was made extra special by power-pop band Stereo Skyline, who personally announced Costello as the winner in a video posted to Sennheiser’s YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/sennheiserusa).

“We are thrilled to recognize Katie Costello as the winner of the Sennheiser My Song Contest,” says Stefanie Reichert, vice president of strategic marketing at Sennheiser Electronic Corporation. “The goal of this contest was to recognize the skills and talents of young musicians, and encourage them to follow their dreams. Costello is already armed with an incredible amount of talent and star more

WAYNE, NJ— Fujinon and NHK will be awarded an Engineering Emmy Award for Fujinon’s Precision Focus Assist System by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences during this year’s ceremony on Aug. 22 in Hollywood, CA. Fujinon and co-developer NHK won for “Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development.� Precision Focus Assist is a built-in feature within a lens that enables camera operators the ability to ensure fast, accurate focusing of high definition images under varying conditions.

“We’re honored to have been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for our efforts to advance HD imaging,� said Hank Hayashi, President & CEO, Fujinon Inc. “We have continued to advance our Precision Focus Assist technology, and we’re extremely proud of the performance it provides our customers.

Developed in 2001, Precision Focus Assist addresses critical focus issues in HDTV production stemming from the format’s shallow depth more

WOODINVILLE, WA – July 27, 2009 – Building on the success of recent EAW® product launches, and in keeping with its commitment to support the North American contractor market, LOUD Technologies Inc. announced the appointment of veteran salesman Kurt Metzler to the position of North American Sales Manager, EAW.

“EAW is on a roll,� commented Ernie Lansford, LOUD’s Director of North American Sales. “The combination of EAW’s innovative product line – including the new JFL, NTL, MicroWedge and MicroSub – and Kurt’s rock-solid reputation will make EAW the most preferred vendor to our consultant customers,� added Lansford. more

STOW, OH, July 28, 2009 — Audio-Technica, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless microphones, headphones and accessory products, has recognized Westchester, Pennsylvania-based Lienau AV Associates as its Rep of the Year for the 2009 fiscal year. Marc Lee Shannon, Audio-Technica Vice President, Sales, and Glenn Roop, Audio-Technica Director, Professional Product Sales, presented the award to Lienau Principals Eric Schwartz, Tom Macri and Chris Hutnick. Lienau AV sells Audio-Technica’s complete line of professional audio products to sound contractors and retailers in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Southern New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. more

— Camera-mounted stereo shotgun microphone picked up the nuances of the most famous bicycle race in the world

— Camera operators on the back seats of five motorcycles shadowed the 2,200-mile race start to finish, creating an exciting soundbed along the way —

STOW, OH, July 29, 2009 — Viewers of the 2009 Tour de France saw hundreds of racers cover over 2,200 miles between July 4th and July 26th, each vying for the finish line on Paris’ Avenue des Champs-Elysées. They also heard an amazing soundscape of determined cyclists straining to climb mountains, the rattle of bicycles bunching up in the peloton and the crowds cheering them along, thanks to Audio-Technica AT835ST M-S Stereo Shotgun Microphones, mounted to the cameras on five motorcycles that cover the miles-long pack of racers. The AT835ST microphones were provided by the Societé Française de more

Fairfield, NJ––Middle Atlantic Products, an innovative partner to the specification community, is the first rack manufacturer to provide BIM (Building Information Modeling) feature-rich 3D models of its racks, cabinets and enclosures in AutoDesk’s Revit platform.

Revit drawings help to identify problems resulting from objects occupying the same physical space, which in turn saves significant time and money during construction. Because of this, Revit drawings are rapidly becoming the new standard demanded by architects and consultants.

The Revit family files (.rfa) offered by Middle Atlantic Products have been optimized for use in Revit, and offer convenient features, including small file sizes and the ability to select the appropriate level of detail.

Besides Revit files, Middle Atlantic Products offers a comprehensive suite of system design resources and tools, including RackTools, a free layout and specification package that also exports to AutoCAD; Comprehensive CAD more