San Francisco, CA, September 11, 2009 – Media Vision USA unveils the new TAIDEN delegate microphone HCS-4886D/20, the newest addition to the already large and varied product range offered in the TAIDEN 4100 digital conferencing series. The new contribution units are excellent for use in council chambers, hotels, auditoriums, and any other application requiring high quality sound and intuitive control over the meeting. Council Members and Mayors, State Representatives and Senators, Company CEO’s and Board Members will all take advantage of the versatility offered in this new TAIDEN model. more

AKG showcases its industry leading versatility with the release of the C 414 XLS and the C 414 XL II, one of the most famous recording, live sound and broadcasting microphones since 1971. The legendary C 414 needs no introduction – it is a tool found in most recording studios and has been used on thousands of hit records; it’s been on stage with artists of every musical genre and is also used by leading broadcast facilities the world over.

The new C 414 XLS and the C 414 XLII offer nine pickup patterns that enable it to choose the perfect setting for every application. For live-sound applications and fixed installations, all controls can be disabled easily for trouble-free use, and the peak hold LED displays even the shortest overload peaks. Both mics have three switchable bass cut filters as well as three pre-attenuation levels that allow lead vocals more

In an introduction that couples AKG’s studio mic performance with desktop convenience and versatility, AKG presents the Perception 120 USB Microphone at both the PLASA and IBC shows this September. The Perception 120 USB is the very first USB-equipped microphone from AKG, offering studio-quality sound performance without requiring any installation or drivers.
The Perception 120 USB is a real plug-and-play device that allows users to do podcasts, voiceovers, and studio-quality rehearsal-recordings quickly and easily. It is capable of working with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X but also the new Windows 7. And for the price, it is one of the only USB microphones with an integrated high-quality Analogue-to-Digital Converter (24-bit, 128x oversampling) for convincing sound quality and low noise.
“The new USB-equipped Perception 120 USB microphones will extend AKG’s successful Perception range,� said Thomas Stubics, AKG’s Product Marketing Manager for Recording and Broadcast. “With the more

More than 80 state-of-the-art, digital studios to be equipped with Studer consoles.

LONDON, UK – Studer is pleased to announce that it has won a contract from the BBC to deliver in the region of 85 OnAir digital audio mixing consoles over the next two years. Some will be deployed in the second phase of the rebuilding of the Portland Place London HQ where more than 50 studios are to be built for use by the BBC’s World Service and News divisions.

In 2005 four Vista consoles were installed for the larger radio production drama studios as part of the first phase of the project, this new agreement extends the corporation’s use of Studer consoles in London.

In addition, at the new MediaCityUK broadcast centre in Manchester, the BBC will be installing 25 OnAir consoles to provide state-of-the-art digital studios for the Corporation’s domestic radio services more

Today, a third member joins the very successful Si Series family—the even more compact Soundcraft Si1 digital live sound console.

In just nine months, Soundcraft has now launched three models in this range, picking up no less than five industry awards in that time commending the Si console on its ease of use and simplifying the transition from analogue to digital.

The new Si1 has a very compact footprint of just 1200mm width, meaning it fits nicely into space-restricted areas such as theatres, small venues, and Houses of Worship, and of course comes at an extremely competitive price.

As standard the Si1 has 32 mic inputs mapped on 16 faders, and with four dedicated Stereo Line channels, four dedicated FX Returns from the four stereo Lexicon FX processors can mix up to 48 inputs. Eight balanced insert sends and returns are provided, along with the same bus more

The AdderLink INFINITY delivers fluid interaction with
computers as far away as your network can extend.

New AdderLink Infinity challenges traditional KVM approaches

Adder, the KVM experts, will showcase the new AdderLink Infinity at the International Broadcast Convention, IBC (Hall 7, Stand B33) on Sept. 11-15 in Amsterdam.

Imagine combining Adder’s expertise in spatially lossless video extension, USB true emulation and crisp audio distribution with all the advantages of an infinitely configurable and scalable IP network. The result is a computer media distribution solution the power of which has not been seen before.

The new AdderLink INFINITY delivers to its users a uniquely flexible method of working with computers. AdderLink INFINITY allows you to pick and choose media elements (video, audio and USB) from computers located anywhere on your network and present them either to a more

ATLANTA, GA – Auralex Acoustics is now offering three levels of their popular Room Analysis Service allowing customers more options for diagnosing their acoustical problems and developing the appropriate solution.

For years, Auralex has offered the FREE Room Analysis Service. Customers fill out a form with details about their project and provide diagrams with room dimensions. This information is used to acoustically model the space and to determine the most effective acoustical treatment plan tailored to the specific room and application.

The new Room Analysis PLUS Kit is a user-friendly package that provides tools needed to acoustically analyze any room and will be on display at the upcoming CEDIA show (Booth 1317). This kit includes an omni-directional measurement microphone, a USB drive with frequency sweeps and detailed instructions on how to conduct the test. It is required that the more

SSL will Demonstrate Gravity in the Microsoft Topaz Lounge

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – Solid State Logic will show a new version of Gravity Asset Browser Web client powered by Microsoft Silverlight in the Microsoft Corp. Topaz Lounge exhibit area at the International Broadcasting Conference (IBC) 2009. Support for Silverlight in the Gravity Web Client Browser enhances the connection capabilities between an Internet browser and the Gravity Media Asset Management system. more

M Series

Christie(r) continues to enhance its award-winning M Series line of three-chip DLP(r) projectors with five additional models, the Christie WX7K-M and WX10K-M (WXGA) projectors and the Christie WU7K-M, WU12K-M and Christie Roadster WU12K-M (WUXGA) projectors. The most compact in its class, this dual mercury lamp platform now includes WXGA (1366×768) and WUXGA (1920×1200) resolutions in addition to SXGA+ (1400×1050) and HD (1920×1080) models.

“The Christie M Series projectors raised the bar in performance, reliability and design. Now, with the new Christie M Series models, this exceptional performance will also be available in WXGA and WUXGA,” says George Tsintzouras, director of product management, business products, Christie. “The Christie M Series projectors are ideal for customers with a broad range of needs. Whether they are looking for an entry-level, three-chip DLP projector or a high-end, feature-rich pro AV system, more

Roadie

Christie(r) is pleased to unveil the Christie Roadie HD+35K, the world’s brightest projector. This new addition to the Christie Roadie family of projectors shines with 35,000 center lumens (32,500 ANSI lumens) and features Christie’s unique, flexible split-body design with separate lamp ballast.

The Christie Roadie HD+35K is the crown jewel in Christie’s expansive three-chip DLP(r) product line with native 2048×1080 HD resolution and 10-bit image processing. It delivers stunning images in their size, brilliance and quality. “There is no comparison in terms of resolution, brightness and performance,” says George Tsintzouras, director of product management, Christie.

True to its name, the Christie Roadie HD+35K is built for the road. It sets up quickly and easily and is tough enough to withstand frequent installs. New to this model is a motorized lens mount. “The Christie Roadie HD+35K features a more