Starting in March of 2010, in addition to great sound and reliable performance of AKG’s wireless systems, users will have a new tool to browse, monitor, and control their wireless microphone and IEM systems: their iPhone®. With the introduction of their new iPhone application – which will be available for free in Apple’s iTunes® store – AKG has effectively streamlined the workflow for wireless microphone monitoring and configuration by linking Harman’s HiQnet® protocol to the iPhone and iPod® Touch app via Wi-Fi® network. more

Selected for the ability to meet the requirements of the most demanding professional applications, JBL loudspeakers were used in both the arena and the critical listening room of the 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards telecast on Sunday, January 31 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. As has been the case for the past several years, JBL LSR Series studio monitors, VERTEC ® line arrays and VRX portable line arrays were crucial to the success of this year’s telecast. 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 Hidden Installation

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Date design began: 01-01-06
Date installation was completed: 01-31-08 more

Atlantic Pro Audio is a versatile A/V company based in Altamonte Springs, Florida with a wide variety of clients and strict requirements for its audio equipment. Offering services for corporate events, theatrical productions and music festivals, Atlantic Pro Audio needs a versatile system that is easy to use, affordable and able to handle complex audio setups with extensive I/O; and with the Soundcraft Si3 digital mixing console, that’s exactly what they got. more

JBL’s performance speaks for itself, which is why the Facilities Director of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky selected JBL loudspeakers for an upgrade to the Museum’s Chevrolet Theater after hearing them at his community church. Exceptional Sound LLC designed and installed the new system, providing the Chevrolet Theater with a 5.1 surround sound system complete with nine JBL loudspeakers. more

ATLANTA, GA – February 15, 2010 – S1Digital, Digital Projection International, and Microsoft will host a demonstration on the latest in digital entertainment and 3D technology for the home on March 16th, 2010 in New York. Custom home integrators and audiovisual dealers are invited to explore S1Digital’s media servers, as well as experience the most immersive 3D projector available to the home cinema channel today. Home theater design legend Theo Kalomirakis will deliver the event’s introduction. Interested parties can learn more about the demonstration by visiting www.S1Digital.com, and can register for the event by emailing rsvp@s1digital.com. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.⎯Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. has announced the availability of Version 3.01 software for the M7CL digital audio console. The software will support all M7CL models including the recently launched M7CL-48ES. The new software can be downloaded free of charge at www.m7clv.3.com.

Major additions to M7CLv3.01 software include a Channel Select/Sends On Fader option as well as the addition of a Conversion button to the System Setup dialog box. The Channel Select/Sends On Fader will specify whether the channel selection and Sends On Fader operation are linked between the M7CL and the Editor. The colors of the faders will turn gray when the input channels are OFF to show the status of Input the channels. more

To facilitate fail-safe emergency response communication during high-profile events, and on an ongoing basis, Applied Electronics Limited of Vancouver has completed a significant installation featuring Christie visual display solutions for the City of Vancouver’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in the E-Comm building. more

To Be Used For First Time At Vancouver Winter Games

BURBANK, CA – As a leading worldwide provider of broadcast services and solutions, Bexel, a unit of the Vitec Group’s Services Division, has enhanced its already extensive line of HD products with the purchase of 40 new Sony HD Broadcast Cameras. more

Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG) and Davis Audio Visual (Davis), a Denver based company, jointly announced PRG’s acquisition of Davis. The acquisition reinforces PRG’s position as the foremost provider of client services, equipment and technology in the entertainment, meetings and events industry. more