DENVER — Oct. 28, 2009 — PPC®, a leader in connector and filter technology for over 65 years, today introduced its innovative Locking HDMI Cable at the 2009 SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Denver. To reduce truck rolls for cable operators and system down time for consumers, the patented, industry-first device features a built-in mechanism that automatically locks the cable in place to eliminate loosening and fall-out, an issue which has long plagued HDMI connections. more

DENVER — Oct. 28, 2009 — PPC®, a leader in connector and filter technology for more than 65 years, today introduced its new patented EXPlus™ continuity connector at the 2009 SCTE Cable-Tec Expo® in Denver. The device creates an optimal connection, reducing network degradation and service calls due to a less-than-finger-tight connection. more

DENVER — Oct. 28, 2009 — PPC®, a leader in connector and filter technology for more than 65 years, today introduced its new patent-pending MoCA® Tight™ weather-sealed filter and MoCA ground block plus filter at the 2009 SCTE Cable-Tec Expo® in Denver. The products will provide subscribers with the security they require and the multi-room DVR experience they expect, as in-home networking services continue to grow. more

Training for Both Audio Professionals and End Users

WEST CHESTER, PA, OCTOBER 29, 2009 — Aviom (WFX Booth 1124), exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, is continuing the company’s educational initiative with the announcement of its November Applications & Technical Training Program webcasts. This month, Aviom will be offering two types of seminars: one session is designed for contractors, consultants and other audio professionals and a second is a how-to for end users. The featured seminar for audio professionals for the month will be Aviom’s Pro64: The Next Generation of Digital Audio Connectivity held on November 2, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern (12:00 p.m. Pacific). November’s featured end-user seminar is Lowering Stage Volume in the House of Worship taking place on November 2, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (5:00 p.m. Pacific). more

LINTHICUM, Md. — Oct. 27, 2009 — CBT/SMARTdesks, the leading supplier of computer classroom and conference room furniture, today introduced a new model for HD video conferencing with the Viewpoint™ self-contained mobile studio for HD communications over IP. Viewpoint packages all components required for HD conferencing in one compact solution, allowing businesses, educators, healthcare professionals, lawyers, government agencies, and many others to easily achieve professionally produced results. Designed for mobility and placement at the appropriate space where communications take place, instead of occupying a fixed position in a conference room, the quickly deployed Viewpoint overcomes the limitations of other solutions by turning any nine-foot by nine-foot space into an on-location HD studio. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — Oct. 27, 2009 — At any museum, the last thing visitors want to see is an “out of order” sign on a multimedia exhibit. At the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola, Miss., the disappointment would be enough to make you sing the blues. That’s why the exhibit technology team at Bowen Technovation chose Furman’s PS-PRO II power conditioner/sequencers and AC-215 power conditioners. The units protect sensitive components in the museum’s multimedia exhibits, while at the same time enhancing audio and video performance for an optimal visitor experience. more

SALT LAKE CITY — Oct. 27, 2009 — Utah Scientific today announced the release of Dot.Box, a combined dual-channel master control and routing system that constitutes a complete, affordable solution for broadcasters moving to multichannel operation. With Dot.Box, multichannel is easy to implement, operate, and maintain — all at a surprisingly low cost. more

Brea, CA (PR WEB) October 29, 2009 – Apogee Inc is releasing the latest addition to the current line of Kanex™ Mini DisplayPort adapters. The new the Kanex™ Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI adapter is now available and compatible for Apple® MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and iMac.

Compared to other adapters out in the market, the Kanex™ Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI adapter is the first and by far the most advanced adapter with the ability to provide clear high quality digital audio and video through the use of the Apple® minijack. The Kanex™ Mini DisplayPort with Digital Audio to HDMI adapter features a USB 2.0 input able to supply power to the adapter.

It also supports HDMI 165 MHz, 1.65Gbps per channel, and like the first generation adapter, it supports HDMI resolutions of up to 1080p and 8 bit more

Battle Command Information System (BCIS) to be featured at event

TAMPA, Fla. Oct. 28, 2009 – AVI-SPL, the largest global integrator of audiovisual presentation, video teleconferencing and collaboration systems today announced it will exhibit at the TechNet Asia-Pacific 2009 Conference, which will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, Nov. 2-5.

Exhibiting at Booth #113, AVI-SPL will spotlight BCIS (Battle Command Information System), a commercial off-the-shelf display system delivering critical information used by emergency responders, military commanders and even corporate executives. Portable, compact and powerful, this system allows the user maximum flexibility in a 24/7 environment, and can be assembled and brought online by two individuals in less than one hour. With AVI-SPL’s customized service offerings, BCIS can be reconfigured and installed within permanent facilities, including those that use traditional forms of projection and video wall displays. more

Looking to provide tremendous versatility in a cost-effective manner, systems integrator AV Communications recently installed a Soundcraft Si3 console as the centerpiece for its audio system design at the new Mapleview Community Church in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.

Housed in a former sports arena, Mapleview Community Church currently seats up to 900 people, and is part of a much larger campus that eventually will include sports facilities, a daycare center and other recreational areas. In addition to the requirements for customary SPL, dynamics, and Percentage of Articulation Loss of Consonants, there were two requirements for this installation: It needed to fit within the designated budget and it needed to include a digital console. more