Effective immediately, Studer Professional Audio GmbH has appointed Tibor Tamas as the new Sales Engineer for Germany, Austria, Greece and the Eastern European countries.

Tibor Tamas is a Studer veteran having worked for the company for over 32 years. He started in 1977 as an apprentice to continue his education as an Electronics Engineer with Studer and worked in the R&D department developing Mixing Consoles. Subsequently Tibor joined the service department providing worldwide Product Support/Engineering and more recently spent 4 ½ years in North America, firstly at Studer Canada then JBL – Studer’s Distributor in the USA – as a Sales Engineer and Technical Service Manager for Studer. more

As one of the most successful musicians in Latin America, Alejandro Sanz has built a name for himself as a dynamic and exciting performer; selling over 25 million albums worldwide and winning 17 total GRAMMYs; two of which are attributed to the U.S. Grammy’s and the other 15 at the Latin Grammys. With his new project Paraiso Express on the verge of release, Sanz recently embarked on his worldwide “Paradise� tour, showcasing the anticipated album with a set of AKG equipment that included the DMS 700, an IVM 4 in-ear system and a variety of D7 and D5 microphones. more

NSCA Launches Website to Help Systems Contractors Explore, Enter MNEC Market

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, February 23, 2010 — The recent addition of two simple words – and signaling – to NFPA 72, now the National Fire Alarm & Signaling Code, as well as a new chapter on Emergency Communications Systems, will likely have a major effect on the commercial electronic systems industry. more

AVAD LLC, North America’s leading distributor of custom electronics, announced it will carry a full line of residential and commercial HD video distribution products from ZeeVee. AVAD dealers will now have access to ZeeVee’s product line which utilize HD encoding and RF modulation to distribute HD video over coax cabling to unlimited displays. Among the products initially offered through AVAD is the new ZvBox 170, a low-cost, simple-to-deploy system for distributing HD video and digital signage. more

Panasonic, Pioneer, Samsung and Sanyo Choose Almo Booth to Show Latest Digital Signage Products; Almo’s Sam Taylor to Kick Off Workshop and Host Lunch & Learns

Philadelphia, PA — February 23, 2010 — This week, Almo Professional A/V (Booth #1413), the nation’s fastest growing audiovisual distributor, will debut as an exhibitor at DSE 2010, Feb. 23-25 in Las Vegas, Nev. Top manufacturers such as Panasonic, Pioneer, Samsung and Sanyo will occupy space within Almo’s exhibit, which is designed to show multiple live digital signage systems. Additionally, Sam Taylor, Almo’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, will be involved in an on-floor workshop about introductory digital signage and conduct a sold-out Lunch & Learn roundtable discussion focused on selling digital signage solutions to existing accounts. more

SMART Technologies Products demonstrated in Booth 505

AVI-SPL, the largest global integrator of audiovisual systems and services, today announced it will exhibit at the ICE Conference 2010 sponsored by the Illinois Computing Educators. The conference will be held Feb. 23-26 at the Pheasant Run Resort and Conference Center, St. Charles, Ill. more

OCPAC

Video Applications took a turn on a rather unconventional stage when it provided projection and video support for the premiere of The Trey McIntyre Project’s “The More I See You” at the Orange County Performing Arts Center (OCPAC) in Costa Mesa, California.

The young, innovative Trey McIntyre Project is an Idaho-based contemporary ballet troupe known for its respected repertory of ballets and its embrace of social networking and the latest technology. During the troupe’s recent residency at OCPAC it staged two performances of “The More I See You” at Segerstrom Hall, held master classes for local students and danced several “spurbans” (spontaneous urban performances) in Orange County. more

LYNX Technik AG, provider of signal processing solutions for the broadcast and professional AV industries, announces the promotion of James Merchant to the role of Sales Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Previously, James managed worldwide technical sales support for LYNX Technik. In his new capacity as Sales Manager, James will oversee EMEA region sales through all sales channels as well as drive future business opportunities. more

LYNX Technik AG, provider of signal processing solutions for the broadcast and professional AV industries, announces that Moses Chen has been appointed Sales Manager for the Asia Pacific. Moses has over 22 years of experience in the broadcast industry and through this newly created position, will manage sales, dealer relationships, and market development for the entire region. more

Leon’s Ultra-Thin ‘Stow-or-Show’ Subwoofer Can Be Converted to a Downward-Firing Position to Hide Within Any Room’s Décor

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Feb. 22, 2010 — Leon Speakers today introduced a new dimension in living space and dedicated home theater with the Aaros® 10-inch ultra-thin subwoofer. The Aaros 10-inch subwoofer (A10-UT) packs theater-grade performance along with musical finesse in a sleek, compact enclosure with a depth of only 4.5 inches. Designed to meet the audio and design demands of Living Space Theaters™, this modern, sculptural subwoofer looks impressive in the foreground of any home and can be customized to complement any décor. The A10-UT is also convertible to a downward-firing position to fit easily under a couch or hide away in any cabinet, delivering extreme versatility and a high-impact low end to any space. more