Clark Wire & Cable™, NAB booth #C9533, is launching its new ModBox™ modular fiber rack system at NAB 2010. Designed as a user configurable, field deployable solution for SMPTE 304M hybrid fiber connectors, ModBox modules have now been expanded to include Clark Focus Guide™, Clark DataTac™, T-FOCA, Triax and Neutrik® OpticalCon® connector formats.

Expansion units for the Clark ModBox system are available in two types, self-contained break-out modules or flat panel bulkhead mount connectors. Break-out type modules feature discrete electrical and fiber connectors (ST, SC or LC) on the back-panel to facilitate local onsite termination, eliminating the need for specialized tooling and labor. Flat Panel bulkhead expansion units are pre-punched connector mounts that allow cable-terminated, bulkhead style connectors to be mounted in the ModBox frame. more

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — May 4, 2010 — In a continued effort to provide enhanced communications and support for its network of dealers, Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today introduced the Integration Zone, the official forum for the RTI professional integrator. more

SAN ANTONIO – May 4, 2010 – NewTek, manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that the WNBA and NBA Development League (NBA D-League) – the National Basketball Association’s official minor league – will use newly launched NewTek TriCaster TCXD850 high definition/standard definition (HD/SD) portable live production system, to produce and deliver a full season of live games, online in HD for the first time, on WNBA.com and NBA.com/dleague. TriCaster TCXD850, which NewTek unveiled and received multiple coveted awards at the 2010 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, is the latest addition to the TriCaster line of products. more

An iPhone / iPad application for remotely interfacing with Alcorn McBride’s Pro line of show controllers.

Orlando, Florida – Alcorn McBride Inc. (InfoComm booth C5674) has announced the release of its new iPhone/iPad interface application – UDP Remote – for use with the company’s Pro line of Show Controllers. The new app allows users to create on-screen buttons to start sequences, turn on/off an output or set a variable. more

For any company operating in the worldwide market collaboration and communication tools are key to effective decision making at all levels, be it during a meeting in a specific location or for larger company wide interactions. Transat A.T., one of the world’s largest integrated international tour operators, understands perfectly that collaborative thinking and thorough discussion are necessities for all decisions and therefore puts a high priority on ensuring that people have all that they need to work closely together; which includes having the right technology. For all, everything starts in the meeting room: the central place of focused collaboration and decision-making. more

Solution for In-Wall, On-Wall and Rack-Mount Installations

Charlotte, NC – May 4, 2010 – SnapAV, a manufacturer and exclusive source of more than 800 high-quality solutions for the custom A/V channel in the US and Canada, today introduced its latest solution – the AniWareBox series of compact-sized Digital Video / Audio over Cat-5 baluns. more

Orlando, Florida — Alcorn McBride will feature the V4 Pro, the company’s newest addition to the Pro line of show controllers, at InfoComm. The V4 Pro is a highly reliable show controller designed for smaller shows. It offers many of the advanced features of the larger V16 Pro, providing flexibility without the downtime of PC-based products. Alcorn McBride show controllers are engineered for high-use applications including theme parks, retail stores, and museums. more

Draper’s Clint Childress.

(Spiceland, Ind.)–Draper, Inc.’s Green Buildings Coordinator will be presenting an Infocomm Academy class on “Green AV� at the 2010 InfoComm show in Las Vegas.

“Green: The Good and the Bad and How to Come Out on top� will get beyond surface labels and define what “green� really means, and how A/V can fit into LEED® projects. Eco-labels will be discussed, along with tips on how choose the right “green� product for an application. more

Draper StageScreen.

(Spiceland, Ind.) –Last year at InfoComm, Draper, Inc. introduced a completely new concept in staging screens. Since then, the StageScreen® has proven wildly popular. During InfoComm 2010, Draper will show off newly available dress kits and legs that make the StageScreen the only rental and staging screen you’ll need. more

Draper’s Paragon/V.

(Spiceland, Ind.) – Draper’s Paragon large venue projection screen screen, designed for auditoriums and lecture halls, now offers the advantages of Tab Tensioning for a perfectly flat viewing surface. Tab Tensioning is preferred for perfect picture quality—the flatter the surface, the clearer the image. Computer-driven data and graphics, as well as large-screen video images, always look their best on a tensioned screen. more