projectiondesign F35

Fredrikstad, Norway, December 14, 2009 –projectiondesign announces its new F35 series DLP® projector, the world’s first featuring Texas Instruments® WQXGA DLP® chip, offering 2,560 x 1,600 pixel resolution.

WQXGA features 78% more pixels than WUXGA resolution (1,920 x 1,200), and offers more than five times the resolution of a standard XGA display. The result is incredibly high pixel-density displays, which require fewer projectors to produce ultra-realistic images, with a sharpness and clarity unmatched by other display solutions designed for the simulation, training, and visualization markets.

“Bringing this new, ultra-high resolution imaging to market will increase efficiencies, reduce installation complexities, and provide a better return on investment for users,� says Anders Løkke, International Marketing & Communications Manager, projectiondesign. “For the same number of channels you now get more pixels, and more

MENOMONIE, Wis. – Dec. 14, 2009 – StrandVision LLC, a provider of hosted digital signage services, today announced that it is offering 15% discounts on its subscription packages to educational and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. more

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Dec. 14, 2009) – Continuing to build upon its customer-orientated sales approach, Premier Mounts (www.mounts.com) has made key addition to its management team with the hire of Bill Wildman as national sales manager.

With more than two decades of experience in the A/V industry, Bill has a proven track record of success in sales management and business achievements and has built many long-lasting customer relationships. more

PARK CITY, UT – SoundTube Entertainment, the leading manufacturer of high-performance commercial speaker systems, has announced the company’s acceptance as a Preferred Manufacturing Partner for the USAV Group.

USAV, founded in 2001, is composed of a large group of professional AV integrators across the United States and Canada. Together the team represents over $350 million in annual revenue.

“It’s not easy to become a Preferred Manufacturing Partner for USAV Group: It’s a very select group,� noted USAV CEO K.C. Schwarz. “Our strategy is to partner with the best of breed manufacturers in each product category. SoundTube represents a great addition in terms of product line, a reputation for quality, and support. We’re pleased to add SoundTube to our list of Partners.�

“SoundTube is thrilled to partner with the USAV Group,� said Duke Ducoff, VP of Sales for MSE Audio Group. “Our broad range of speaker products more

Barionet 50 is latest Barix IP device for energy-efficient control, monitoring and automation in commercial and residential environments

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, December 14, 2009 — Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, introduces the Barionet 50, a low-cost IP automation controller, monitoring device and visualization system now shipping for professional and home applications. A fully programmable network controller, the Barionet 50 is ideal for interfacing devices and real world I/O via IP with open, standards based monitoring and control platforms.

The Barionet 50 is a modular component that can operate standalone or in concert with other units, web servers and control systems. Professional applications include access control, machine data collection and environmental monitoring of everything from temperature to water pressure. Barionet devices use very low power (typically 1.2W with inactive relays) and are well-positioned for “green� applications such as energy metering, smart grid control more

Deur to focus on K-12 Education Market

AVI-SPL, the largest global integrator of audiovisual systems and services, today announced the addition of Vince Deur as education market manager in the Detroit office. Deur will specialize in the K-12 education market in western Michigan, with special emphasis in Smart Technology products.

“Vince brings a wealth of experience working closely with Michigan School Districts,� said Alan White, sales manager at AVI-SPL’s Detroit office. “We are excited about his talents and enthusiasm. Vince will be a wonderful asset to our education team.�

Prior to joining AVI-SPL, Deur was Owner/Producer of Vince Deur Productions, LLC. Deur has more than nine years of sales, educational AV consulting and production experience through his company. Before starting his own business, Deur spent eight years at the Grand Haven Area Public Schools as television station manager/ coordinator and as a high school media instructor. Deur more

Art Awards

Unlimited Visibility Lighting Design (UVLD) teamed with technical producers production glue to deliver an understated look for a one-of-a-kind event: the Guggenheim Museum’s First Annual Art Awards.

Devised by conceptual artist Rob Pruitt to be a performance-based artwork modeled after Hollywood awards ceremonies, the Art Awards honored artists and curators in nine categories and presented two lifetime achievement awards. The Delusional Downtown Divas satire group emcee’d and appeared in videos interspersed with presentations by celebrities who included Julianne Moore, Kylie Minogue and James Franco.

The gala evening’s event sponsor was the Calvin Klein, Inc; the awards acted as a fundraiser for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, White Columns and Studio in a School. production glue assisted in establishing the creative direction for executive producers Bronwyn Keenan of the Guggenheim, and Jason Lord, Calvin Klein, Inc.’s Director more