(BOSTON, MA – August, 2009) Focal Press, publisher of the famed Handbook for Sound Engineers, currently in its fourth edition, is pleased to announce three new audio engineering titles releasing in August 2009.
Ballou’s Guide to Audio Test and Measurement (ISBN: 9780240812656, August 2009, $34.95, €23.95, £18.99, Paperback) by Glen Ballou offers a quick guide and complete reference to the fundamentals of test and measurement for all aspects of sound engineering. Topics included are electrical and acoustic testing,measurement systems, levels, methods, protecting the ear, units of measurement and standards. This guide comes with multiple tables to ensure quick easy access to information. This is a must have reference for all audio engineers. more

The Worker’s Museum -also called Arbejdermuseet-, in Copenhagen, Denmark, is dedicated to the history of the Danish worker movement starting from mid-19th century.

Medialon has been selected as the main show control system for the “Industry worker� exhibition of the museum section. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — Sept. 2, 2009 — Furman, a world-leading provider of power management solutions, today announced that Lutron Electronics, a leading lighting control manufacturer, is utilizing Furman’s Elite-15 PF i and F1500-UPS power management solutions to protect and enhance the performance of A/V components in its elegant NYC Experience Showroom in the Decoration & Design (D&D) building. more

MONTREAL and CHICAGO — Sept. 2, 2009 — HaiVision Network Video today announced the appointment of Mahmoud J. Al-Daccak as the company’s new senior vice president of engineering. In this role at HaiVision, Al-Daccak will drive ongoing technology strategy and oversee product and solutions development for the company and its clients. He joins HaiVision with more than 21 years of product development and senior technology management experience. more

Versatile Solution to Tight-Fitting A/V Installations, the Boxes Combine Easily with Video, Phone, Satellite, Wireless Modules and More

CEDIA EXPO, ATLANTA, Sept. 2, 2009 — Liberty Wire & Cable, worldwide supplier of a broad range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, including custom installers and systems integrators, announces the availability to the custom installation community of a complete line of structured wire boxes and modules from EATON Corp., at CEDIA EXPO ’09. more

See Tripp Lite’s Latest A/V Power Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2009—-Booth #827

Tripp Lite to Showcase New A/V-Optimized Power Conditioning Centers at CEDIA Expo 2009

Chicago, IL (September, 2009)—-During CEDIA Expo 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia, Tripp Lite will be showcasing its two latest power solutions for professional audio/video installations: the AV3500PC and AV2FP Power Conditioning Centers. Incorporating Tripp Lite’s proven Isobar® surge suppression technology, these new products provide professional installers/integrators with valuable attachment opportunities for every installation. The new Power Conditioning Centers will be on display at Tripp Lite’s Booth #827. more

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Sept. 2, 2009) – A/V equipment is undoubtedly the most important thing in a home theater and definitely not something that homeowners want to have visible. Premier Mounts’ (www.mounts.com) new Motorized Projector Mounts (PWR-MDP1 and PWR-MDP3) will enable homeowners and businesses to hide projectors out of sight and make them appear at the touch of a button. Part of Premier Mounts’ Power Series™, the projector mount provides integrators with a sleek and simple system that meets their client’s needs. more

September 1, 2009 – (Milan, Italy) Mirial, a leading provider of products and solutions for professional video conferencing and for the development of multichannel audio/video services, today announced that it has certified the CHAT™ 50 USB Personal Speakerphone and the CHAT 150 VC from ClearOne to be interoperable with the Mirial Softphone desktop video conferencing solution. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 2, 2009) – Vaddio, the global leader in robotic PTZ camera’s and camera control systems is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Andrew Berger to the position of Broadcast Product Manager. more

6416Y2 Cards solved unique challenge for school’s recent production

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009— When the University of North Carolina School of the Arts’ (UNCSA) School of Design and Production ran into a unique challenge for its recent performance of Sunday in the Park with George, it turned to Aviom’s 6416Y2 A-Net® Interface Cards for a solution. more