NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 – Clear-Com Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, is pleased to announce the East Coast debut of its Tempest2400 wireless intercom system at AES 2009 (Booth 676). Tempest2400 operates in a license-free frequency band where it is fundamentally resistant to interference from other wireless devices, ensuring that communications go off without a hitch in even the most crowded RF environments. Ideal for the rental and staging market as well as live performance applications, it can be operated indoors and outdoors. more

Meridian Audio, widely recognized as a world-leader in high quality audio and video reproduction, has launched two specialty dealer programs to specifically target top retailers and custom integrators. The Meridian Premium Partner and Meridian Design Consultant programs seek to build a best-of-the-best sales network.

“Over the past few years, Meridian has received a boost to its marketing efforts by way of new team members, as well as luxury marketing expertise from the Richemont Group,� said Peter Wellikoff, CEO for Meridian America. “We’ve put the gained knowledge to work with the formation of these specialty dealer programs, which are targeted to excite the sales force about the brand as well as changing the mindset of premium shopping experience. Meridian’s elite sales network will be an extension of the company, and their retail spaces and demo areas will reflect the essence of the brand. This combination of appearance, rejuvenation, and more

Orlando, Florida—September 2009—Tributaries®, the acknowledged leader in value-high-end connectivity for home and professional A/V systems and custom installations continues to mark its territory in the accessories category as well. Originally developed as an installation tool for the new line of T100 and T200 Power Managers, Tributaries in response to feedback from the field, is now making its LED Gooseneck Light available as a separate SKU. For retailers, Tributaries has packaged in display, making it suitable for stores.

The 12� gooseneck is designed to be plugged-in to a USB receptacle on either the front or rear panel of the T100 or T200 providing enough light to read the nomenclature on the equipment. The LED design provides a cool, long-lasting light that can be used with a laptop computer or any other USB powered device. For convenience, the gooseneck lamp is more

Los Angeles, CA — September 2009 — Avical, industry experts in video system calibration, brings their acclaimed calibration and consulting service to video system manufacturers. This service combines their extensive knowledge of video systems, gleaned from years of experience calibrating and specifying systems, and their deep understanding of consumer and dealer needs for performance and features.

Avical consulting services for manufacturers combines their two areas of expertise. Using state-of-the-art technology and industry standard testing, Avical tests each product in a non-biased lab setting, using the results and their systems knowledge to evaluate and interpret the display’s performance. Working with the manufacturer’s design and marketing teams they create a product plan to improve system performance and marketability, benchmarking performance to industry standards and providing the manufacturer with the insight to target specific needs of dealers and their clients.

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(September 25, 2009) Bluffdale, Utah, USA — Listen Technologies Corporation today announced that the week of October 18-24, 2009 has been proclaimed “AV Week� by both the Governor of Utah and the Salt Lake County Mayor. Both proclamations state the impact of the audiovisual industry on everyday lives, noting AV applications in architecture, medicine, government proceedings, education, entertainment and business.

“The general public may not be aware of the everyday benefits provided to them by the AV industry,� said Cory Schaeffer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Listen. “We at Listen feel that AV Week is a great way to raise awareness of our industry and to spark interest in careers in AV.� Listen has scheduled educational and entertainment events throughout the week including a webinar, an “AV Jeopardy� event more

Crestron Mobile Proâ„¢ Provides even Greater Whole House Control

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, September 24, 2009 – Now available for download from the iTunes® App Store, Crestron Mobile Pro™ combines the capabilities of Crestron Mobile™— to view home or office alarm status and adjust lights and room temperatures — with even greater power and flexibility for whole house control, including pre-set audio and lighting scenes, home entertainment, pool/spa and more. Both are compatible with the original iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod touch®.

With Crestron Mobile Pro, simply tap the screen to select movies, music and TV in any room or adjust volume, light levels and room temperature with just a touch. Using the home Wi-Fi network locally or the powerful 3G and EDGE networks remotely, total control is always at your fingertips.

“Our iPhone apps harness the power of 3G and EDGE networks to put a Crestron more

JIANGBEI CITY, China – September 2009 — Located in Jiangbei City, the Chongqing Grand Theatre is home to a 1,850-capacity (Grand) and a 930-capacity (Medium) theatre. L-ACOUSTICS loudspeaker systems have been installed as part of an upgrade, supplied by Chinese distributor Rightway Audio.

The larger of the two spaces has been designed as a leading world-class venue capable of hosting opera, dance, drama, ballet, symphony and other large-scale variety shows, while the smaller theatre focuses on small and medium-size performances, such as dance, drama, modern drama, vocal performances, orchestral music, chamber music, folk music and so on. more