NEW YORK, NY, OCTOBER 19, 2009 – Cobalt Digital, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of signal processing gear for the broadcast industry, featured its new line of up/down and cross converters of all varieties for the openGear platform at HD World 2009. Each converter is equipped with robust feature sets, designed for the most challenging applications. more

CABOT, AR, OCTOBER 19, 2009 — When the time comes for First Baptist Church of Cabot to begin broadcasting its services, it will be ready to go, thanks in part to its new Aviom digital snakes (WFX Booth 1124). Utilizing both Pro64® and Pro16® Series equipment from Aviom, the system gives the church a hybrid analog-digital network that supports the flexibility it’s looking for to support its expanding programs. more

Nick Moon, Monitor Engineer for Gino Vannelli on the V-Mixer

Gino Vannelli recently performed to a vibrant crowd at the Las Vegas Hilton to debut his new CD release “A Good Thing�. The RSS by Roland V-Mixing System serves as the monitor console for the seven piece band.

“We have very specific needs with click tracks, and sequencer tracks, and it is very important that musicians hear that correctly. This is musicians music, so the musicians really need to hear what they are doing�, comments Nick Moon, Monitor Engineer and Tour Manager for Gino Vannelli. “The V-Mixer has allowed me to program the monitor mix in a studio environment with just two days of rehearsal. Once it is all programmed, when we go out on the road we can be up and running in less more

Discover How to Maintain a Profitable Business in a New Reality

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, October 19, 2009 — Business practices have changed over the past year to reflect the changing economy; have you changed your tactics? NSCA’s 2010 Business & Leadership Conference will show you how to transform your business to improve your bottom line, increase office morale and adapt to the new reality that will remain even after the recession. more

Wide Variety of Pre-Terminated Cables Ensures High Performance, End-to-End Crestron Quality in Every Installation

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, October 19, 2009 – Crestron has added 60 new interface cable models to its selection of Crestron Certified Wire. Fully supporting the multiple signal types utilized in AV systems today – including VGA, RCA, DVI, Category 2 HDMI and DisplayPort multimode – Crestron interface cables are available in a variety of pre-terminated lengths for faster, easier installation. The cable jackets are durable and flexible, with a UL CL3-rating for in-wall use that meets the high UL standard for fire resistance. more

ClearOne’s HD Video Conferencing Bundle provides a complete, best of breed, fully-integrated room conferencing system.
SALT LAKE CITY, October 19, 2009 - ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), the leading global provider of audio conferencing products, today announced the ClearOne HD Video Conferencing Bundle is now shipping.

The new ClearOne HD Video Conferencing Bundle includes the following high-performance components:

• ClearOne RAV™ 600 audio conferencing system, with a precision full-range loudspeaker for crystal-clear sound
• Sony PCS-XG80 HD video conferencing system with 1080i resolution for superb video quality
• Sony PCSA-CX80 HD video camera
• Sony 46� LCD monitors (two)
• ClearOne Titan Dual Media Cart more

Attendees and Exhibitors Look Forward To 129th In San Francisco

NEW YORK: If positive signs signal a welcome shift in uncertain times, the 127th Audio Engineering Society Convention may represent a harbinger to the return of a healthy, optimistic pro audio industry. AES Executive Director Roger Furness, Committee Chair Agnieszka Roginska, outgoing president Jim Anderson and the entire Committee cadre, report high marks from the 321 exhibitors and 18,162 attendees alike. more

ADDISON, TX, OCTOBER — Russ Berger Design Group’s (RBDG) home theater showroom design for Audiovisions, the nationally renowned electronics systems integrator based in Lake Forest, CA, has won the CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Award for “Best Showroom� for 2009. Each year, CEDIA recognizes the best of the best in the residential electronic systems industry through its Electronic Lifestyles Award. Audiovisions is known for specializing in creating cutting-edge systems that incorporate audio, video, lighting and HVAC. It was important to RBDG to be able to design a space that would highlight Audiovisions’ vast technological offerings for the home theater market, yet allow for easy and quick updates to the equipment showcased. more

The following information is courtesy of the 2008 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Designers’ Choice Awards. For more information on how to become a member of CEDIA, or information on its awards program please visit www.cedia.org or call (800) 669-5329.

2008 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards Entry: Best Integrated Home, Level II: $150,000 – $200,000

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Date design began: 09-01-05
Date installation was completed: 06-05-07

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Our clients are very concerned with security, and our task was to make this system accessible throughout the home. Closed circuit camera views and security system status pages had to be available on all touchscreens. Lighting and shade controls were also important to the client. more

On a worldwide tour in support of her hit album It’s Not Me, It’s You, singer/composer Lily Allen has enjoyed great front-of-house sound on four continents, thanks to the Soundcraft Vi6™ large-format digital live sound console. The Vi6, designed using the proven reliability of Studer’s Vista™ and OnAir 3000™ series of consoles and that utilizes the incredibly intuitive Vistonics™ II user interface, lets Allen and her band effortlessly convey the sophisticated lyrics and dynamic music of her powerful songs. more