STOW, OH, February 15, 2011 — Audio-Technica brings to market the new U851RO Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone. Featuring breakthrough audio and mechanical design innovations, the phantom-powered U851RO offers outstanding speech intelligibility and transparent sound quality for surface-mount applications. Such applications include high-quality sound reinforcement, professional recording, television, conferencing and other demanding sound pickup situations.

The U851RO’s small-diameter UniPoint® capsule near the boundary eliminates phase distortion and delivers clear, high-output performance. The unit is equipped with a PivotPoint® rotating output connector, allowing the cable to exit from either the rear or the bottom of the microphone; a UniSteep® filter, which provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality; and UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology, which offers outstanding rejection of radio frequency interference. Self-contained electronics eliminate the need for an external power module. It accepts interchangeable condenser elements in cardioid and hypercardioid polar more

HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 2011: There is much to admire in a band that forms for the love of music and then, because of the members’ talent, inspiration, and joyful willingness to play tour after tireless tour, achieves well-deserved success. A bluegrass band that elegantly draws inspiration from tradition, The Infamous Stringdusters recently earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Instrumental Performance for “Magic #9,” the fourth track on the band’s third album, Things That Fly. The Infamous Stringdusters are rather famous – despite the appellation – on the bluegrass-friendly stages of the nation for both their quality (see above) and their quantity (the band plays approximately 150 shows a year!). FOH engineer Drew Becker was fresh off a degree from Full Sail and still rather green when he went to work full-time for the band three years ago. Since then he has logged over 500 shows, some more

Vaddio, the global leader in robotic PTZ cameras and camera control systems has officially launched the Squiggle Video Whiteboard Kit designed for videoconferencing, educational and corporate training facilities.

Capable of being installed alongside almost any existing whiteboard, the Squiggle converts whiteboard notes into and an HD or SD video signal. Because no dedicated PC is required, the video signal can then be connected to any videoconferencing, TelePresence, distance education or video media distribution system. In addition to HD/SD outputs, data can be captured and stored as a JPEG image onto any USB flash drive.

“There are so many educational institutions who want video output capabilities on their existing whiteboards. We had to come up with a solution,� explained President of Vaddio Rob Sheeley. “The Squiggle is a simple way to convert all of those whiteboards into a video output source.�

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FT. LAUDERDALE, FL—February 2011—Media Decor, the leading manufacturer of elegant solutions to discreetly conceal flat screen TVs, now introduces the new Allure Series with iColor frames.

As flat screen TVs grow larger and thinner, many consumers are choosing to mount them up and out of the way on a wall like a piece of fine art however, aesthetically, the black, glass and metal rectangle still leaves a lot to be desired in terms of décor.

To the rescue is Media Décor’s new Allure Moving Art Series—a simple and stunning solution to attractively conceal that flat panel on the wall.

The Allure’s clean, contemporary lines are complemented by an endless choice of frame colors. The high gloss, lacquer-like finish is available in a wide variety of colors from Apple Green to Zebra Black (or White) and any color in-between. And Media Décor makes it more

The Platinum Tools VDV MapMaster Combines Continuity Testing, Mapping, and Tone Generator into a Single Unit

CAMARILLO, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 – Platinum Tools (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to announce that its new VDV MapMasterâ„¢ voice, data, and video tester is now shipping.

“The VDV MapMaster combines continuity testing, mapping, and tone generator functions into a single unit,� explained Lee Sachs, Platinum Tools, Inc. president and general manager. “Made in the USA, the VDV MapMaster is capable of identifying and mapping 19 locations at one time.�

The VDV MapMaster tests Cat-6, Cat5e, Cat-5, Cat-4, Cat-3, and coax cables, as well as shielded cables. Video and data cables can be connected to their respective more

ALT Systems ALT Systems, a full service systems integrator and workflow solutions provider, has appointed Bruno Munger as Director of Technical Sales. Munger will collaborate with ALT Systems’ customers to design workflow solutions, integrate cutting-edge hardware and software systems, and adapt technical infrastructures for the most demanding post production and visual effects work. His new position is effective immediately, as he joins his colleagues this week at the Hollywood Post Alliance (HPA) Tech Retreat in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Bruno Munger, Director of Technical Sales, ALT Systems

“Bruno Munger possesses a rare combination of talents — inventive designer, business-savvy technologist, dynamic leader and passionate customer advocate,â€? says Jon Guess, president of ALT Systems. “Since ALT Systems was founded in 1995, we have been dedicated to offering expert advice, client support and training. Bruno brings a new skill set to our long-standing, solid business offerings, as well as elevates the growth potential of what we can offer current and future clients.â€?

Munger comes to ALT Systems with over 17 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry, with specialties in workflow design for file-based image capture, file-based image digital delivery, and 2D/3D digital intermediate. He has been involved in product management for industry-leading companies such as Digital Vision, Autodesk, MTI, and Snell & Wilcox. more

The 10.4 RoomRoster – An elegant room sign with database integration for conference rooms and much more..

The RoomRoster 10.4 is a digital sign with a built in MagicBox player, content creation software and EZ Stream database integration software. The combined software features allows the end user to create a variety of graphics, crawls and video playback in addition to the interfacing and extracting information from a database. The primary function is for displaying schedules and agendas outside of conference rooms, convention halls, and meeting rooms along with general messaging.

Bundled with the MagicBox Inc. EZ-Stream Software, this system is capable of pulling information from a data source, formatting it for the display, and automatically sending the content to the display across the Ethernet. EZ-Stream also gives you all the design tools to give your information an aesthetically pleasing look. EZ-Stream can interface with a wide variety of common data sources including Relational Databases (SQL), XML, and CSV. EZ-Stream can also interface with many more

SENSIO at the 2011 NAB Show
Apr. 11-14, 2011 Las Vegas, NV
Exhibiting With Miranda Technologies at Booth N2515
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DFT digitization solutions coupled with DVS SpycerBox storage enhances workflows for post production and archive markets.
DVS Digital Video Systems AG and DFT Digital Film Technology GmbH have teamed up as technology partners to aid post production and media archive facilities in enhancing and speeding up their workflows. The partnership includes DFT’s certification of the DVS SpycerBox for use with its film scanning, telecine, and post production software solutions. DFT and its developers of the Spirit 4K/2K Film Scanner and LUTher Color Space Converter were recently honored by the 2010 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® with six Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards for their contributions to the industry. more

Woodland Park, NJ (February 14, 2011) — FSR, a Passaic County-based manufacturer, made sure a whole classroom of kids in Passaic, NJ were warm and happy this holiday season. The Company donated coats, hats, scarves, gloves and toys as a participant in the United Way of Passaic County’s “Winter Wishesâ€? program.

The annual winter drive is a six-week campaign partnering local merchants with the United Way to benefit underprivileged children and families throughout Passaic County. Donors choose to sponsor a classroom, help a child or family, hold a Whole & Healthy Food Drive, or host a Toy Drive.

“’Winter Wishes’ offered FSR the perfect opportunity to give back to the community,� said Jan Sandri, FSR’s president, “As a company that supplies audio and video products to the educational market we felt it was appropriate to sponsor more