BSS Audio®, a Harman International Company (NYSE-HAR), today added a cost-effective signal processor to its acclaimed Soundweb™ London family of digital signal processors. The new Soundweb London BLU-100 represents a premium, open-architecture solution in the form of a highly flexible, cost-effective and scalable package.

The BLU-100 offers a fixed configuration of 12 inputs and eight outputs, configurable signal processing, logic processing and a fault tolerant digital audio bus. The configurable signal processing capability offered by the BLU-100 is roughly twice that of the Soundweb London BLU-80 and BLU-16 devices.

The analog inputs of the BLU-100 provide software configurable gain in 6dB steps up to +48dB per channel and software selectable Phantom Power per channel. Phantom Power, Signal Present and Clip information per channel is easily accessible, without the requirement for a PC, from clear front panel LED indication.

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Following the successful launch of its first iPhone application in 2010, AKG is introducing the AKG Wireless App 2.0 at ISE, available via free download in March. With a host of new features and an updated interface, users will not only be able to monitor and configure their AKG wireless systems through an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, but will also have the opportunity to control multiple settings from system design, to soundcheck and during performances, all through Harman’s HiQnetTM protocol and a Wi-Fi connection.

Supporting the Apple iPhone 4 retina display, version 2.0 offers advanced control functionality, allowing users to manage and change their wireless system parameters, including the name of the setup and frequency signals. The newly adopted ALERT system automatically issues a warning if there is a low microphone battery or an antenna malfunction. The app also suggests possible solutions for solving signal issues.

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The Peter E. Schmitt Company’s Bryan Ottens (left) and Jonathan Pusey, Hosa Technology’s Director of Sales and Marketing.

Buena Park, CA – February 2011 … Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and distributor of Da-Cappo Micro Microphones throughout the Americas, is pleased to announce the company’s highly coveted Biggest Cheese Award (Rep of the Year) has been awarded to The Peter E. Schmitt Company of Pompton Plains, NJ. The Peter E. Schmitt Company represents Hosa Technology throughout the metropolitan New York area, which includes Rockland and Westchester counties as well as New Jersey north of and including the counties of Hunterdon, Middlesex, and Monmouth. more

With a strong focus on simple-to-use yet effective microphone conference systems, AKG features it sophisticated CS 5 Conferencing System at Integrated Systems Europe. The interactive system is Ethernet technology-centric with 64 audio channels suitable for any meeting space, from small discussions to large congresses. AKG also offers a decentralized power system that incorporates AC adapters throughout the 12 microphone audio ring stations for high redundancy and all-inclusive software for easy setup.

The CS 5 Conferencing System gives users an unprecedented amount of control through the CS 5 Base Unit (BU), which controls the entire system, allowing users to set the number of delegates speaking simultaneously. The “CS 5 VU� microphone station acts as delegate or as president station, enabling the main speaker to control the discussion, put motions to vote and of course, call functions to order. The system offers dedicated interpreter stations for translation up to 63 languages. more

Easy-to-Install and with 45 Degree Rotation and Up to 15 Degree Tilt, VMP’s FP-XMWAB Holds Most 32- to 52-Inch Flat Panels up to 130 lbs.

STEVENSVILLE, Md., Feb. 2, 2011 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the residential, CI, commercial, security, and pro audio/video markets, is proud to announce its new FP-XMWAB “extra medium� flat panel articulating wall mount is now shipping. With an MSRP of $239.95, the low profile FP-XMWAB holds most medium-sized flat panels from 32- to 52-inches and up to 130 lbs.

“A sister product to our FP-XMFB “extra medium� flat panel flush wall mount, the FP-XMWAB articulating mount is incredibly installer friendly and a time saver by being both fully assembled and ready-to-use out-of-the-box,� explained Keith Fulmer, president more

Los Angeles, CA – Pacific Television Center (PacTV), a leading provider of global transmission and live broadcast production services, has installed several new products from FOR-A Corporation of America at its Los Angeles, CA facility, including: three FRC-7000 HD frame rate converters, two HVS-300RPS 1/ME multi-format production switchers, and one MBP-100SX MXF clip server.

With facilities in Los Angeles, New York, and London, PacTV provides live broadcast production and transmission via satellite and high-speed fiber.

Live sports telecasts, satellite media tours, and news pool feeds are among the many services PacTV offers. On a typical day, celebrities, authors, and other newsmakers come to PacTV’s Los Angeles studio, sit before the camera, and join live shows on CNN, MSNBC, FOX, among other major broadcast networks to discuss hot topics or plug their latest books and movies.

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Emerging Technology Expo & Communications Summit (ETECS) Feb 2-3, 2011 San Mateo Event Center, Calif. Chyron Booth 20
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Image of the Earthworks’ SR40V High Definition Vocal Performance Microphone.

Milford, NH – February 2011 … Earthworks, Inc., the world’s only manufacturer of High Definition Microphones™ for recording, live sound, and test/measurement applications, proudly introduces the SR40V High Definition™ Vocal Microphone. Featuring revolutionary circuitry for exemplary sonic performance and build quality that is the envy of the industry, the new SR40V gives new definition to the assumptions and expectations associated with vocal microphones. more

Vice President of EMEA Sales at Chyron Will Examine Challenges and Successful Implementations of Today’s Cloud-Based Offerings
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StrandVision Digital Signage fits world-class initiative with the most cost effective and efficient tool available…

Hillsboro, OH – Feb. 2, 2011 – StrandVision LLC today announced that Weastec, Inc – a division of Toyo Denso Co. Ltd. has deployed StrandVision Digital Signage through their intranet at its facility in Hillsboro, Ohio, as well as a satellite sales office in Dublin, Ohio.  In addition to the operational, benefits and performance information that management posts several times per day, the StrandVision system automatically updates local weather and news, as well as an automotive industry news feed provided by StrandVision.  The system also communicates emergency alerts if needed.

The installation consists of a 55” high definition LCD television display that is strategically mounted over the vending machines.  This, in combination with the same content running on the company’s intranet, allows the entire organization to see up to the minute news of the world-class operation.

The system, administered by the Weastec I.T. department, replaces a time consuming more