Davita National Meeting

Freelance Technical Services selected the Vista Spyder X20-1608 to manage video processing for Capa Productions, producing the DaVita Inc. national meeting in National Harbor, Md., and Elite Business Productions, producing the Siemens Healthcare Leadership & Sales Conference in Orlando, Fla. The Spyder X20 is a versatile hardware-based video processor combined with the flexibility of a universal routing switcher. Designed to provide maximum versatility, the Spyder X20 lets creative producers blend, window, mix and scale any content format for the most powerful and imaginative multi-window presentations.

“We chose the Spyder X20 for its versatility, powerful feature set and small footprint,” said Timothy J. Durr of Freelance Technical Services. “We used the Spyder X20 at both shows and were impressed with its ease of operation, flexibility in live editing situations, instant adjustments more

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BUENA PARK, Calif.—In conjunction with an international launch at the Music Messe Expo, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. announces the availability of the iPad app StageMix for the Yamaha LS9 digital audio console. The new software will be shown at NAB in April.

Similar to the iPad app recently launched for the Yamaha M7CL console, StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that allows remote control of LS9 mix functions via a simple, intuitive graphic interface from anywhere within wireless range. The application enables the engineer to set up monitor mixes from a performer’s position on stage directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad. To run StageMix on an iPad, a wireless connection from the iPad to a WIFI access point and an Ethernet connection from the WIFI access point to the LS9 is required.

Yamaha LS9 controllable parameters scheduled to be implemented in StageMix are more

Qsonix iPAD GUI View

Newbury Park, CA (March 21, 2011) – Qsonix, the leading digital music server developer announces their new Remote Pro for iPad free app download available immediately in the iTunes® store that fulfills the demand for a one-touch iPad interface to wirelessly control any Qsonix products. As marriages go, users will experience this one as love at first sight.

With the launch of its Remote Pro app, Qsonix delivers a new high for performance, convenience and freedom in any Wi-Fi environment.

The company’s award-winning touchscreen graphic user interface (GUI), regarded as the most intuitive on the market, now seamlessly blends with Apple’s style gestures, flicks, scrolls and pop-ups to provide a powerful, fun music management experience. The robust browsing and playback control capabilities replicate the company’s acclaimed touchscreen user experience.

Already the gateway to the best high-fidelity music management system in the world, Qsonix’s touchscreen Remote Pro more

Fort Lee, N.J.– FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the LTR-120HS video archiving recorder at the 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 11-14 (Booth C5219). Using high-quality AVC-Intra/DVCPRO codec and MXF wrapper/un-wrapper, it records MXF files that can be used by a variety of NLE systems to LTO-5 tape.

The new recorder builds on the success of the LTR-100HS, introduced during last year’s NAB show, which supports various MPEG-2 video formats. The LTR-120HS recorder supports AVC-Intra100, AVC-Intra50, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, and DVCPRO files. Designed to enable “archive at ingest� solutions, it can record video footage as an MXF file in real time by simply pressing “record� and “play� on the convenient front panel controls.

“LTO-5 high-capacity tape is a simple and effective archive solution more

Share Files, Video, Photos, Contacts by Simply Shaking Your Mobile Phone

PALO ALTO, CA and ORLANDO, FL – March 21, 2011 – Gogobeans today announced a new shake to bounce application to its content sharing platform. Shake to bounce enables customers to share any content with their friends simply by shaking their mobile handset to connect friends online and then share content. This extends to files, photos, music, web pages, contacts and now your favorite apps. Sharing applications with friends, family and co-workers has never been easier. Gogobeans works across devices, OS and networks. The initial launch is targeted to iPhone, iPad and Android users with Blackberry and Windows apps due for release later this year. Gogobeans will demo the app for the first time in the App World Pavilion (Mobile Apps Pavilion booth #2895-H) at the CTIA Show in Orlando, Florida on March 22-24.

“Content sharing, more

CHICAGO – NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today its new PA Series projectors with the introduction of the PA600X, PA550W, PA500U and PA500X. This new series of advanced professional projectors is ideal for corporate conference rooms and large classrooms that require an installation projector.

An abundance of new features have been included in the PA Series that improve its quality over its preceding models in the NP Installation Series. The center lens design of these four new models is an advancement that makes retrofitting existing installations easier and more cost effective. The new chassis also provides enhanced connectivity with HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, allowing greater flexibility during use. Premiering in NEC’s projector lineup is Crestron Roomview, which allows users to directly connect their projector to the managed network for monitoring and control. With a brightness level ranging from more

Palmer Will Help Grow and Maintain Key Partners and Customers in Southern Europe and Africa

CAMBRIDGE, UK, MARCH 21, 2011 ─ Clear-Com®, a global leader in mission-critical voice communication systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Palmer as Regional Sales Manager, Southern Europe and Africa. In this role, Palmer will further strengthen Clear-Com’s rapidly growing market presence in Southern Europe and Africa by developing and maintaining key dealer and reseller relationships, while actively pursuing and cultivating new sales opportunities in the region. more

To welcome people into its newly dedicated Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Emory University/Rollins School of Public Health selected Christie® to design a striking display with its award-winning Christie® MicroTiles™. Once entering the spacious atrium located in the building’s lobby, faculty, students, staff and visitors can view a variety of news and information displayed on an 8 wide x 6 high MicroTiles array, creating a display 10 feet 8 inches wide x 6 feet 6 inches high, housed in a convex, wood-paneled enclosure.
“We wanted a beautiful banner to receive people into the school,� said Mark Conde, director of information services at the Atlanta-based school. “We examined traditional display technologies and didn’t want to worry about the interface between LCDs. We learned of Christie MicroTiles and were pleased that many of the characteristics of the traditional LCD – and its accompanying problems – more

The PDS-LCM2B Adapter Allows VMP’s PDS-LCB Large Flat Panel Tilt Ceiling Mount to Accommodate Two 37- to 63-Inch Flat Panel Displays Back-to-Back with a Combined Weight of up to 360 lbs.

STEVENSVILLE, Md., March 21, 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 that its new PDS-LCM2B dual large flat panel ceiling mount adapter is now shipping.

“The PDS-LCM2B adapter allows our PDS-LCB large flat panel tilt ceiling mount to accommodate two 37- to 63-inch flat panel displays back-to-back with a combined weight of up to 360 lbs.,� explained Keith Fulmer, president of Video Mount Products. “Designed for both practical and aesthetic purposes, the PDS-LCM2B is the ideal multi-function more

Alcorn McBride

Alcorn McBride, Inc., the leading manufacturer of show control, audio and video equipment for the theme-park industry, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, an important milestone for a technology company serving the world’s top theme parks, museums and systems integrators. To mark the occasion the company has launched an improved website (www.alcorn.com) with easier navigation and more offerings, including the latest free software downloads and firmware upgrades for customers.

Founded in 1986 by CEO Steve Alcorn who maintains a hands-on leadership role in the company, Alcorn McBride has thrived thanks to innovative product design, longevity among its staff members and unparalleled customer service.

The company is well-known for designing equipment in four areas: audio players, including the flagship Digital Binloop multi-channel audio reproducer; video players, including a line of compact Digital Video machines more