World’s First THX Certified 3D-Ready (HDMI v1.4) A/V Receiver

The Onkyo TX-SR608 THX-Certified A/V Receiver is one of several HDMI v1.4, 3D-Ready A/V Receivers and Home Theater Systems that will ship in March and April.

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ, (3/9/10) — Onkyo USA has announced March deliveries of its first 3D-Ready home theater receivers and home theater in a box (HTiB) systems. The new models consist of three A/V receivers and three HTiB systems ranging in price from $299 to $599, and all of them support the new HDMI v1.4 connectivity standard for new 3D video displays and Audio Return Channel capabilities. All are exceptionally well equipped to provide a superior music, home theater sound and video experience, with high build-quality and offering excellent value. more

Full-Day DSCE Training Led by Alan Brawn and Jonathan Brawn; Worth Four InfoComm Renewal Units

Philadelphia, PA — March 11, 2010 — Almo Professional A/V, the nation’s fastest growing audiovisual distributor, today announced that it will host a full-day of Digital Signage Certified Expert (DSCE) training in conjunction with the Chicago leg of its E4 AV Tour. Scheduled to take place April 6, the day before E4 Chicago, the full day DSCE program is being led by the Digital Signage Experts Group, a subsidiary of Brawn Consulting LLC, and is worth four InfoComm CTS renewal units (RUs). more

Perfect Path™ by PPC® at the 2010 NAB Show:
At the 2010 NAB Show, PPC®, whose innovative products are behind the wall in more than 100 million homes, will be showcasing its unique line of Perfect Path™ cables at the Destination Broadband Pavilion, the newest exhibit area at the NAB Show. On display will be the Perfect Flex™ Broadband Coaxial Cable, which offers superior electrical performance for set-top boxes, as well as the PerfectLock™ Locking HDMI Cable, which provides a secure, reliable HDMI connection for the ultimate HD viewing, gaming, or professional broadcast application. more

C10 Used for Fox Sports International Broadcasts

LOS ANGELES, CA – Solid State Logic is pleased to announce the installation of a new 32-channel C10 HD Digital Broadcast Console with two Alpha-Link Live and two 8-channel Alpha-Link RMP (Remote Mic Pre) units to Fox NE&O. The console addresses the multi-format audio needs of the Fox Sports International (FSI) channel. The C10 HD offers the flexibility to take multi-lingual audio stems from international games and configure the feeds for FSI delivery to local audiences. The console is also used to add English and Spanish commentary tracks to each game and for the live studio show “Fox Football Fone-In� on Fox Soccer Channel (FSC). This show uses in-studio talent and guests to field questions from the internet and phone calls. The C10 HD is helping to facilitate the station’s move into full HD production. more

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (March 11, 2010) – A revamped design featuring dozens of new products and a remarkably easy to use format make the 2010 edition of the Premier Mounts full-line product catalog a valuable resource for anyone designing A/V systems or installing projectors or flat-panel monitors. With more than 225 pages of innovative mounting solutions and accessories, Premier Mounts showcases one of the industry’s largest product line-ups. more

ATLANTA, GA – March 11, 2010 – Silver Screen and Sound will host their first-annual “High Performance AV Eventâ€? on March 12 and 13 in Towson, Maryland. Audio visual aficionados are invited to explore precision entertainment for the home, as well as experience the most immersive 3D projector available to the home cinema channel today. Those interested in experiencing some of the most high-performance home theater and home audio equipment available can RSVP to Art@SilverScrn.com or call 410-296-0202. more

— Leading full-service video post-production facility adds ADR and Foley recording and editing services with equipment choices based on advice from the world’s largest and most comprehensive professional audio dealer —

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, March 11, 2010 — Blueroom, an industry-leading video post production facility with locations in Hollywood and Manhattan Beach, California, and a satellite facility in Louisiana, has added ADR and Foley recording and editing services to the premium visual effects and editing services it has offered the film and television industry since 1998. more

In one of the world’s most popular music festivals, College Hill Productions supplied the live sound services for the Auckland date of Big Day Out on January 15. The event featured performances by some of today’s biggest artists, including Lily Allen, The Mars Volta, Jet, Kasabian, The Decemberists and Fear Factory. more

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 8, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of the REALiS SX7 Mark II Multimedia LCOS Projector. This new model combines the award-winning features of REALiS projectors with an impressive 4000 lumens of brightness and a Photo Image Mode to assist users with advanced color management and adjustments for ambient lighting conditions. more

LANCASTER, PA. – Linear Acoustic, the leader in television audio control from production to transmission, is the exclusive sponsor of the upcoming Broadcast Engineering webinar, entitled “Digital TV Loudness and ATSC Practices,” taking place Wednesday March 24, 2010 at 2:00pm Eastern, 11:00am Pacific. more