ONTARIO, CANADA, NOVEMBER 16, 2009 — Holophone®, the leading manufacturer of surround microphones, is now shipping its PortaMic 5.1 and PortaMic Pro camera-mountable surround microphones. Holophone’s PortaMic 5.1 is an easy-to-use and cost-effective means of recording surround sound directly to a camera or any stereo recording device, while its PortaMic Pro microphone is based on the design of the PortaMic 5.1, but offers a wider feature set designed for professional applications, also in a compact size at an aggressive price point. more

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Nov. 16, 2009 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, integrator-friendly control solutions, today announced that it is expanding its line of ZigBee® and two-way compatible processors with the highly anticipated release of the MRP-64 multiroom control processor and ZRP-6 central control processor. more

Screen Innovations donated a 92-inch Black Diamond projector screen for the recently aired November 8 episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

Austin, Texas, Nov. 16, 2009 – Screen Innovations (www.screeninnovations.com) is proud to announce that it has donated a 92-inch Black Diamond projector screen for the recently aired November 8 episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The screen was installed by Hanson Audio Video, LLC of Kettering, Ohio.

“We are so thankful that companies such as Screen Innovations have continued to help us help deserving families,� says Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Senior Producer Diane Korman. more

CamPac2 Wireless Transmitter and NewsCaster DR1 Receiver Provide Flawless Transmission

BEIJING, CHINA, NOVEMBER 16, 2009 – When China Central Television (CCTV) needed to find a microwave technology supplier for its first ever HD coverage of the Chinese National Day Parade, it turned to Nucomm’s CamPac2 wireless camera transmitter and Newscaster DR1 diversity receiver. more

Audio Video Systems Announces Strategic Reorganization and Executive Level Promotions – Company Sets Strategy for its Continued Growth and the Future

Chantilly, VA – November 16, 2009 – Audio Video Systems, Inc. (AVS), a fast growing audiovisual (AV) design, engineering and systems integration firm, has announced a strategic reorganization of its corporate structure and leadership in an effort to create a strong platform for future growth, reflect better job functions throughout the company and focus on industry-leading customer service. AVS’ various departments will be realigned into three business units: Operations, Sales and Marketing, and Support. more

— Leading music mixers and award-winning performers again pick A-T for sound quality and reliability —

STOW, OH, November 13, 2009 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, is celebrating its 16th year of supporting the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards by providing an extensive selection of vocal and instrument microphones for its annual awards show. The 43rd Annual CMA Awards aired live in 5.1-channel surround sound Wednesday, November 11th, on the ABC Television Network from the Sommet Center in Nashville, and featured over 250 Audio-Technica microphones, including an impressive array of hard-wired mics and Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless Systems. Audio-Technica was chosen to provide its clear and consistent quality for this star-studded live broadcast, for performers ranging from some of country music’s biggest stars to pop More…and rock acts on show-stopping collaborations. more

— With newly-expanded operations, Music Mix Mobile’s John Harris and Jay Vicari handle 5.1 surround audio broadcast, utilizing Genelec DSP Active Monitors —

NATICK, MA, November 12, 2009 — Music Mix Mobile, a New Jersey/California based remote facilities company combining the talents of award-winning production professionals and state-of-the-art audio solutions, is a collective consisting of industry veterans John Harris, Jay Vicari, Joel Singer, Mitch Maketansky and newly added West Coast-based partners Bob Wartinbee and Mark Linett. On Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Music Mix Mobile was charged with capturing and mixing the music audio for the 43rd annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, broadcast live in 5.1 on ABC-TV from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee. more

After MEDIALON’s successful release early this year of SHOWMASTER ST, its first all in one embedded show controller, the leading show and media control company now extends its series by releasing SHOWMASTER Pro and SHOWMASTER iPro. 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 IV: $330,000 – $355,000

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Date design began: 01-05-06
Date installation was completed: 06-15-07

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1. Please provide a short four to six sentence synopsis describing the project goals, special features, or nuances.

This project started out as a spec home. The forward thinking builder wanted to include home automation elements into the home to help attract buyers and add value to the overall final product. The eventual homeowners were very interested in what we had to offer more

With millions of viewers tuning in to see her perform live on David Letterman’s Late Show, recording legend Missy Elliot used AKG’s wireless microphone to debut her chart topping hit “Get Involved.� Using her crystal stone AKG D 5 microphone, Elliot was able to showcase her Grammy nominated lyrics to a viewing audience of more than three million people without interruption. more