Huntsville, Alabama – March 7, 2011 –PESA, a 38 year veteran of U.S. manufactured high-definition video and audio signal distribution solutions will unveil its new Cheetah Enterprise Audio Routing System (EARS) architecture at NAB 2011. Based on PESA’s award winning DRS Audio Distributed Routing System, the new Cheetah DRS-EARS is a third generation system that can now be configured up to a massive 6144 X 6144 and beyond. The Cheetah DRS-EARS revolutionizes the way you experience audio distribution by removing the boundaries between mixed signal formats. The Cheetah DRS-EARS doesn’t just route the content you own, it delivers it anywhere and any way you want it. Ideal for facilities such as cable head ends, cable and broadcast networks, satellite facilities, telecom companies, and corporate facilities, the new Cheetah DRS-EARS allows users to integrate AES/EBU, Analog Audio, MADI and Time Code all within one distributed system.

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Audio Innovator Weds Modular Designs and Unconventional Technologies with Superb Performance and High Affordability in Compelling US Debut

PARKER, CO, Mar. 8, 2011 — Audio Imports, newly selected by BMC Audio of Germany as its exclusive distributor in North America, will soon begin rolling out a line of high-performance, technically and visually sophisticated, affordably priced audio components. Balanced Music Concept (BMC) is an innovative developer and manufacturer of audiophile components that combine a radically different approach than other audio companies with unconventional technologies, and extreme value. Audio Imports is a leading supplier of truly world-class high-end audio products to top quality dealers, making BMC’s products an ideal addition to Aaudio Imports’ family of offerings.

The BMC story begins with its owners, Bernd Hugo and Carlos Candeias, who also serve as BMC’s managing directors. Founded in 2009, the brand is new in name only. more

High-Performance Audio Innovator Brings to the U.S. Radically New Product Line Boasting Top Technologies, Modular Design, Elegance and Affordability

PARKER, CO, Mar. 8, 2011 — Audio Imports, a leading supplier of truly world-class high-end audio products to top quality dealers, has announced it has been named the exclusive distributor in North America for BMC Audio of Germany. Balanced Music Concept (BMC) is an innovative developer and manufacturer of high-quality components that bring to high-performance audio a radically different approach and extreme value.

Based in Kassel, Germany, BMC was founded in 2009 by Bernd Hugo and Juan Carlos Candeias, highly experienced designers and managers who brought to their new company decades of accumulated knowledge and experience developing exceptional products and technologies. In BMC, they are committed to realizing innovative, visually elegant components with modular designs and stirring sound quality for music lovers with the highest expectations.

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Yonsei Central Baptist Church’s huge Jerusalem sanctuary can accommodate 13,000 worshippers

SEOUL — South Korea’s Yonsei Central Baptist Church, distinguished as the first L-ACOUSTICS V-DOSC church installation in Asia, has now also become the first to install a K1 WST line source system.

Located in Seoul, the church is one of Asia’s most impressive houses of worship. The entire site occupies a total area of over 350,000 square feet and over 120 rooms, and is equipped with approximately 200 L-ACOUSTICS enclosures. The K1 system has been installed into the main Jerusalem sanctuary, a 13,000-seat, single-balcony hall occupying three floors and completely free of support pillars and other obstructions, allowing worshippers a clear view of the service. more

The second upgrade of the projection systems for two ship’s bridge training simulators at the US Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland was recently commissioned to assist underclassmen to learn ship’s navigation and safety on the high seas and in scores of harbors around the world. These USNA bridge simulators are built by Kongsberg Maritime Simulation Inc., which in turn relied on design and service support from Electric Picture Display Systems, Inc. of Melbourne, Florida and state-of-the-art simulation projectors from Christie Digital Systems USA, of Cypress, California.

The USS Storm’s projector was installed in late November 2010 and the simulator was used by more than 180 underclassmen per day in December 2010 alone. Up to 4,000 students are expected to use the simulators for training this year. Reaction has been highly favorable, as the varied scenarios and vivid, real-world detail provided more

Ames, IA – Acoustically transparent projection screen company Seymour-Screen Excellence, which made its market debut at the 2010 CEDIA Expo, continues to progress in the market. Today the company announced the appointment of its first independent sales rep firms.

Appointed are:
· The Meyer Group – Illinois / Wisconsin
· Ace Marketing, Acoustic Solutions – Mid-Atlantic
· Value Added Marketing – New England
· JB Marketing Associates – Upstate New York

“We are empowering dealers to own – and be hailed for — the video portion of the home theater sale again; to super-size the projection screen for the most compelling experience possible. With our videophile quality woven fabric, dealers can do just that – tuck the front speakers into the wall, freeing the area for a larger screen,â€? says Managing Director Chris Seymour.

SSE is currently interviewing rep firms for the remaining open North America territories (including Canada). Interested reps should contact Chris Seymour at 515.268.3369 or email at chris@s-se.us. more

Audio Video Systems Opens New Office in Huntsville, Alabama – Leading tech firm continues to grow and expand

Chantilly, VA – March 8, 2011 – Audio Video Systems, Inc. (AVS), a leading systems integration firm for government, military and commercial organizations, located in the Washington, D.C. region has opened a regional office in Huntsville, Alabama. The new office will focus on working closely with existing and future clients within the Alabama region.

The company’s expansion in Huntsville was precipitated by being chosen to provide audiovisual integration services for the U.S. Army Materiel Command’s (AMC) six-story headquarters being built at Redstone Arsenal, AL. AMC is in the process of transferring to Redstone as part of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission’s (BRAC) plan.

“Our steady growth over the last few years is a result of working at multiple locations across the country,� said Michele Ferreira, more

Open Source License Management Becomes Seamless Part of the Software Development Process

Ottawa, ON and Alameda, CA – March 8, 2011 – Protecode Inc., an innovative provider of open source license management solutions, today announced its participation in Perforce Software’s integration partner program. Seamless integration with Protecode’s Library Auditorâ„¢ will enable Perforce users to manage and comply with open source and 3rd party licenses in their software libraries, which will reduce costs and legal risks. The robust and flexible Library Auditor fits any team’s traditional or agile workflow, increases productivity and improves software quality.

“Through Protecode’s Partner Program we are developing strong relationships with companies who are leaders in their respective markets and who share our commitment to strong customer satisfaction,� said Kamal Hassin, Protecode’s Vice President of Product Management. “By participating in an integration partnership with Perforce Software, more

NEW YORK: Continuing a successful initiative launched in 2009, AES 131st Convention Broadcast/Media Streaming Chair David Bialik has issued an RFP to industry members for recommendations on broadcast-related issues or technical innovations, for event consideration. The convention will be held Oct. 20-23 at New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center.

“With 25+ years of AES Conventions under my belt I’ve got a pretty good handle on the types of events our attendees find most beneficial to enhancing their job performance,” Bialik remarked. “That being said, I have also seen the benefits of maintaining an open line of communications with our audience. We have already formulated a tentative program of Broadcast and Media Streaming events, but we would consider additional panels if worthwhile suggestions are introduced. We are particularly interested in hearing from experts in Media Streaming, high and low-end Internet TV, Radio, Satellite, and digital innovation.”

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Studer has appointed Rob Lewis as Sales Director for the United States. He will be based on HARMAN’s Northridge Campus and joins Adrian Curtis’s International Studer sales and customer service team.

“I am very pleased to have someone with Rob’s background and experience join Studer and look forward to working with him in the US market,“ Curtis said. “He has already begun efforts to expand the US team’s East Coast sales and support staff.�

Reporting to Rob, Paul Shorter will continue to manage Studer customer service from Northridge in addition to commissioning and sales applications support.

Rob was previously Sales Director for Euphonix and also has many credits to his name as a freelance audio engineer. Having mixed over 30 albums, in 1996 he was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Tim O’Brien’s ‘Red on Blonde’ in the Bluegrass category; he then went on to work for more