HD-1500 and RGB-5000 Solutions Give the Public a Glimpse Inside NASA Control Room

LOCUST VALLEY, NY – MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a premier provider of fiber optic-based video and audio transport and routing solutions for broadcast and pro A/V applications, is helping NASA TV document history at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. With several major space missions, NASA TV’s production team called upon MultiDyne to provide its HD-1500 fiber optic link and RGB-5000 systems to transport video from the center’s Space Telescope Operations Control Center (STOCC). These solutions moved video from across campus to the NASA TV control room, capturing several exciting moments in national history and displaying them for the public on NASA TV. more

Atlona Technologies, solutions based manufacturer of Audio Video products, releases the most industrious Pro AV Matrix Switcher on the market at InfoComm 2010, the AT-PROHD1616M-SR. more

Polar Focus will present the Hot T.U.B. in Booth C6525 in the Audio Pavillion at Infocomm 2010. A hot new product, the Truss Universal Bar is intended for speaker rigging on trusses with widths from 12� to 20 1/2 “. It uses ½ Cheeseborough type clamps for attaching to standard truss tubing of 1.9� to 2� O.D. tubing, allowing for the load to be placed front to back anywhere so the truss can be kept balanced. No more truss balance worries! Visit the Polar Focus website at www.polarfocus.com

Now Shipping, the ProStrip 10/20 Cuts and Strips 10-20 AWG Solid and 12-22 Stranded Wire, while the ProStrip 16/30 Cuts and Strips 16-30 AWG Solid and 18-32 AWG Stranded Wire

CAMARILLO, Calif., April 27, 2010 – Platinum Tools (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to launch its ProStrip wire strippers (P/Ns: 15003C & 15005C). Now shipping with an MSRP $13.99, the ProStrip 10/20 cuts and strips 10-20 AWG solid and 12-22 stranded, while the ProStrip 16/30 cuts and strips 16-30 AWG solid and 18-32 AWG stranded wire.

“Designed to meet the demanding expectations of professionals, Platinum Tools’ new ProStrip wire strippers deliver top performance, total comfort and consistent, reliable results,� explained Lee Sachs, Platinum Tools, Inc. president and general manager. more

Washington, NC – April 2010… When it came time to build its new sanctuary, Harvest Church recognized the importance of a quality sound reinforcement system and planned for it right from the design phase. Dating as far back as 2005, architectural considerations accounted for essentials such as support weight for the loudspeakers, conduit, electrical requirements, and related issues so as to ensure nothing was overlooked. At long last, the church held its first service in the new sanctuary this past New Year’s Eve. The planning paid off, and the new sound system from Greensboro, NC-based WorxAudio Technologies was a resounding success. more

New Console Compliments C100 HD in Studio 52 for the Daily Show with John Stewart

NEW YORK – NEP Studio 54 recently installed a 48-fader, Solid State Logic C100 HD console to handle the audio for Comedy Central’s popular The Colbert Report. NEP has upgraded two studios for full HD production, Studio 52, where Comedy Central’s the Daily Show with Jon Stewart is produced, and, most recently, Studio 54. The success of the C100 HD in Studio 52 inspired the purchase of a second SSL for Studio 54. more

Indianapolis, IN – April, 2010… With clear communication being a critical element in any business, it comes as no surprise that audio plays a significant role in the day-to-day proceedings of our nation’s courts. In an effort to improve upon its sound reinforcement capabilities, the Indianapolis Marion County Superior Courts recently upgraded its physical plant and, as part of the facility enhancement, became the proud owner of audio processing technology from Lectrosonics. more

Remote centralized management and Proof of Performance reduce operational costs and TCO
Zurich, Switzerland (April 27, 2010) – Minicom Digital Signage, the leader in media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage (DS) marketplace, will demonstrate the first Remote Device Management (RDM) solution with Proof of Performance capabilities at Screen Media Expo 2010 (booth D5). The show will be taking place in London (UK), on May 5-6, 2010. more

Oasis

When Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines built M/S Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, it sought to incorporate technology that matched its most innovative and imaginative ship yet. Electrosonic’s Finland office (Electrosonic Oy Ab) was selected to provide the ship-wide lighting control system for the public spaces and the Royal, Loft and A-suite cabins as well as the deck lighting control system. more

Edmonton, Alberta⎯Allstar Show Industries recently completed a design/build installation for Beulah Ministries in Edmonton on both their main and satellite campus. Dwayne Plishka, project manager, is also the technical director for the ministry. The 85–year-old church is in its third building, an auditorium that seats 1,400 with an average weekly attendance of over 2,000. A rental facility serves as its new Whitemud satellite campus serving a congregation of 100 and seating 250. more