ANAHEIM, California – January 2011 – NAMM stand #6280 — Equally ideal for both studio recording and live sound use, the JM-3001 from A-Designs Audio is a versatile preamplifier, equalizer and instrument input housed in a single-rack-space frame.

Hand-built in the US, the new A-Designs device features three inputs — microphone, instrument and EQ/insert — which may be used together or independently. The product is also equipped with a highly musical three-band parametric EQ and high/low filters, as well as two independent transformer balanced outputs (microphone and EQ). more

OSD Audio, a Southern California-based manufacturer of whole-house audio products, announced their full line of flat panel TV wall mounts designed specifically for today’s LCD, LED and plasma televisions. Well suited for both residential and commercial applications such as digital signage, the new line includes a variety of installation configurations and can accommodate flat panel TVs ranging in size from 10 to 63 inches.

Built with the highest quality materials and thoroughly load tested, OSD Audio’s lightweight, low profile TV mounts range from extremely sturdy fixed mount units to more complex articulating units with tilt and swivel capability. Easy to install with all the hardware included, OSD Audio TV mounts will support the majority of flat panel TVs with some models capable of holding up to 165 pounds. “We carry TV mounts for just about any installation scenario you can think of,� says Chris Mirsch of OSD Audio. more

Urbana, IL (January 6, 2010) – Cobalt Digital, Inc. (www.cobaltdigital.com ) has added Stuart Brenner, an experienced broadcast professional, to its sales team. Chris Shaw, VP of sales, announced Brenner’s appointment as western regional sales manager from headquarters in Urbana, IL on January 1st, 2011.

“Stuart joins us at a very busy time when our products are providing the perfect answers to the industry’s latest signal processing needs,� said Shaw. “His extensive experience working with all market segments will not only benefit Cobalt, but will add new dimension to the flexibility that our solutions furnish.�

In his new position, Brenner is responsible for managing Cobalt’s sales operations in the western USA, including the maintenance and growth of Cobalt’s distribution channel, developing relationships with systems integrators and end-users, and strengthening ties with existing customers. Reporting to more

Oslo, Norway – T-VIPS, a global leader in professional video contribution and distribution solutions, today announces that its TVG420 ASI to IP gateway has been chosen by RTV Slovenia to distribute Digital Terrestrial programming from the RTV media centre to 13 transmitter sites throughout Slovenia. The choice of the TVG420 enables RTV to deploy ASI in the studio and for final transmission, while taking advantage of cost-effective and flexible IP networks for transport to the transmitters. The Digital Switchover (DSO) project will go live in 2011.

“When we were designing the architecture for Slovenia’s Digital Switchover project we knew that we wanted to utilize the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of IP; the T-VIPS solution is ideal as it enables us to do this, while using ASI in other parts of the network,� says Bojan Ramšak, technical expert, RTV Slovenia. “A unique feature of the solution is that it has redundancy more

SpaceX Counts on Wowza to Efficiently Monitor Launch Operations and Stream Historic Event to Global Web Audience more

PRINCETON, N.J. — Jan. 10, 2011 — Triveni Digital today announced that Ralph Bachofen, the company’s vice president of sales and head of marketing, will lead a session titled “Taking TV Delivery Digital” at the CCTA (Caribbean Cable and Telecommunications Association) 2011 Annual Meeting in Aruba. Scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Bachofen’s presentation will examine lessons learned in the transition to digital, with a focus on strategies for effectively identifying, evaluating, and resolving problems that threaten the quality of the viewing experience. more

Middleton, WI- Intelix LLC, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, has partnered with Pioneer Music Company to better serve the Midwest consumer electronics and custom installation markets. Effective immediately, Pioneer Music is stocking and supplying Intelix hardware, including their award-winning HDMI, analog-to-digital conversion, and audio/video over twisted pair solutions.
“Few firms match the experience, dedication, and knowledge of Pioneer Music Company,� explains Cameron Smith, Intelix Sales and Marketing Manager. “Their commitment to quality product and excellent service has made them a leader in the Midwestern residential audio-visual and 12 volt markets.�

Founded in 1869, Pioneer Music Company distributes more than 50 leading audio-visual lines from two locations. Their headquarters is in Chanute, KS.

Complete information on Pioneer Music Company and their solutions is available from the their web site, www.pioneermusicinc.com, or by calling 800-362-0315.

Intelix offers the broadest line of more

Middleton, WI- Intelix LLC, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, announced plans to discontinue their mic/line mixing product line effective March 1, 2011. The move comes after announcing 40% growth in 2010, including strong gains in the digital signage and digital AV routing markets.

“Intelix has a deep history and intimate understanding of the audio-visual industry,� explained Mike Konkle, Intelix Chief Technology Officer. “We were one of the pioneers in matrix mixing, we developed the original remote monitor mixing system, and we led the charge in HDMI product development for the commercial market. The key to our success continues to be understanding needs and developing top-quality solutions. We’re confident the most pressing opportunity lies in HDMI and digital AV signal routing, and we are diverting most of our resources to adequately serve the industry.�

Intelix released their first mic/line mixing product in 1995—the VC Series—which was more

Booth to Feature Managed Digital Signs and Frames, Video Streaming, IPTV, and Interactive Systems Interoperating as a Complete, Mature Solution more

Report Enables Contractors to Compare and Contrast Financial Ratios

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, January 11, 2011 — NSCA’s latest release of its biennial Financial Analysis of the Industry coincides with a more optimistic view of the economy and, consequently, predictions of new business ventures in 2011. The new 2010 report allows systems integrators to track and benchmark their past two years in comparison to industry peers to create a more realistic picture for 2011.

The report highlights three areas for 2009 and 2010: company background, balance sheet and summary information, and sales ratios. It is broken down by company size, gross profit, company age, region, focus and sales methods, which makes it easier for readers to measure financial performance. It also examines sales ratios such as range of sales, cost of sales and administrative expenses to manage.

Installations of more