In an introduction that couples the company’s studio-proven audio performance with a rugged, comfortable and easy-to-use design, HARMAN’s AKG launches the C 544 L head-worn microphone. The new microphone is ergonomically optimized with a behind-the-neck headband to provide maximum comfort and comes with an external shock mount for high mechanical-noise reduction and a flexible frequency response to ensure optimum audio and intelligibility even in the most noisy of environments.

The C 544 L head-worn microphone is designed for sporting applications like aerobics instruction and gymnastics trainers etc., amplified presentations or on stage vocal performance. The cheek pad allows it to stay in place even if the users head is turned abruptly, and the capsule shock mount reduces handling noise to a minimum. There is a new moisture shield that prevents perspiration from penetrating into the transducer as well as other additional design features that provide optimum protection from moisture more

HARMAN’S BSS Audio today introduced control and monitoring for additional Crown amplifiers with the release of HiQnet London Architect™ v3.06. This latest release of the popular configuration, control and monitoring software for the Soundweb™ London family of networked signal processors now provides control and monitoring for select parameters of the Crown CTs 4200/8200, Macro-Tech i,and CTs amplifiers with USP4-CN PIP Module.

HARMAN HiQnetâ„¢, the connectivity and control protocol, has long facilitated tight integration between BSS Audio and Crown networked system components. The latest additions within HiQnet London Architect v3.06 complement existing support of the Crown PIP modules and complete support for control and monitoring of the CTs family of amplifiers.

Iain Gregory, Market Manager for Installed Sound at HARMAN Signal Processing stated, “The inclusion of the Crown PIP modules within HiQnet London Architect was originally a demonstration of the simple and straightforward integration of HARMAN networked system components, more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, APRIL 11, 2011 — Gepco International (NAB Booth C9049), an industry leading brand in professional audio and video interconnect products, is pleased to introduce the new V-Light™ Active Fiber Cable System at the NAB Show April 11-14, 2011. Designed with easy-to-use copper connections, the V-Light Active Fiber Cable System offers the exceptional transmission distance of fiber without the hassle of keeping fiber optic connections clean. Based on the popular Gepco® Brand V-CON connector system, the V-Light offers a convenient, reliable and durable interface for high-speed serial digital video transmission over single-mode fiber with data transfer rates up to 1.485 Gbps.

The heart of the V-Light Active Fiber Cable System, the V-Light connector eliminates concerns of optical debris or poor mechanical mating from connector wear often encountered when working with fiber connectors. Inside each weather-tight V-Light connector shell, the fiber is sealed and isolated, while the electrical more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, APRIL 11, 2011 — Gepco International (NAB Booth C9049), an industry-leading brand in professional audio and video interconnect products, is pleased to introduce its expanded Gepco® Powered by MultiDyne® line of fiber optic transport products at the NAB Show April 11-14, 2011. Strengthening its partnership with MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a premier provider of fiber optic-based video and audio transport solutions for broadcast and pro A/V applications, Gepco will offer four additions to its line of fiber optic transport products made by MultiDyne including the LiGHTBoX™ Weather-Tight Portable Fiber Field Acquisition System, GP-2000, GP-2500 and the GP-GE1000. To celebrate the expanded connection between them, Gepco (NAB Booth C9049) and MultiDyne (NAB Booth C6537) will link their two booths at the NAB Show via fiber utilizing products in the Gepco® Powered by MultiDyne® line.

All products in the Gepco® Powered by MultiDyne® line are designed more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, APRIL 11, 2011 — Gepco International (NAB Booth C9049), an industry-leading brand in professional audio and video interconnect products, is pleased to announce the addition of three new cables to its family of High-Definition SDI Coax Cables at the NAB Show April 11-14, 2011. Certified to a 4.5 GHz bandwidth for HDTV transmission, the new video cables include the flexible RG 11 Type VHD1100F coax, the extended-distance VHD1300 coax and the miniature plenum VDM230TS coax.

The VHD1100F and VHD1300 are engineered for the transmission of uncompressed HD video in patching or remote locations. To achieve flexibility without compromising the electrical performance required for HD video, the VHD1100F features a precision 14-gauge stranded center conductor and a pliable TPE jacket. The precision-drawn 13-gauge solid conductor of the VHD1300 provides lower DC resistance and, consequently, lower attenuation allowing for reliable performance at longer distances. For the insulating dielectric, more

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY, APRIL 11, 2011 — General Cable (NYSE: BGC) is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Peters and Lance Thompson to its Gepco® International sales team. Peters will serve as Director, Business Development, while Thompson will be Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast.

Peters has spent the last 15 years in various positions with ADC Telecommunications, Inc., with his most recent role as Senior Supply Chain Manager/Project Manager, New Development – Enterprise Connectivity. He has previously held the position of Program Manager for various ADC product groups. Prior to his years at ADC, Peters worked for Telex Communications for nine years as Director of Sales & Marketing. Peters holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Thompson has 29 years of experience selling Belden products in New York, New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, with his most more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, APRIL 11, 2011 — Gepco International (NAB Booth C9049), an industry-leading brand in professional audio and video interconnect products, is pleased to debut several new fiber and copper products that go the distance at the NAB Show April 11-14, 2011. Continuing its venture into active products, Gepco will launch its new V-Light™ Active Fiber Cable System, while also introducing the expanded Gepco® Powered by MultiDyne® line of fiber optic transport products, with four new additions including the LiGHTBoX™ Weather-Tight Portable Fiber Field Acquisition System. In addition, Gepco will also present three new Gepco® Brand High-Definition SDI Coax Cables for various HDTV applications.

Designed with easy-to-use copper connections, the V-Light™ Active Fiber Cable System offers the exceptional transmission distance of fiber without the hassle of keeping fiber optic connections clean. Based on the popular Gepco® Brand V-CON connector system, V-Light offers a convenient, reliable and durable interface more

Fort Lee, N.J. – FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, has announced that Tom Oriola has been named the new Sales Manager for the Northeast region. In his new role, Oriola is responsible for all aspects of the sales process to FOR-A dealers and direct accounts in the area.

Experienced in the broadcast technology industry, he previously held positions at Echolab as both a Regional Sales Manager and Sales Engineer.

“I’m thrilled to have Tom Oriola join our sales team here at FOR-A,� says Pedro Silvestre, Sales Director, FOR-A Corporation of America. “We were looking for someone to take on this position who has both industry and sales experience. I’m confident that Oriola fits the bill and will do a tremendous job in his role as more

April 10, 2011 — NAB Show, Las Vegas, Booth SL6010: Digital Rapids has unveiled a wide array of new products and enhancements in the company’s comprehensive range of encoders for live multi-screen delivery. The new offerings include the launch of the StreamZ Live IP encoder for repurposing live IP-based inputs; significant performance increases in the StreamZHD Live ABR adaptive streaming encoder; new remote management capabilities for the TouchStream live streaming appliance; and a preview of a new hybrid encoder, extending Digital Rapids’ proven, multi-screen encoding benefits into ‘traditional’ television applications in the broadcast, cable, satellite and telco markets.

From IP to Multi-Screen

StreamZ Live IP offers the superior output quality, outstanding reliability and flexible output format support of Digital Rapids’ StreamZ Live encoder series in a dedicated configuration for transcoding live IP-based sources. StreamZ Live IP’s rich output capabilities allow content owners to easily repurpose contributed source feeds for revenue-expanding multi-screen content distribution opportunities. more

AUSTIN, TEXAS – APRIL 2011: Established in 1998, The Bubble recording studio has recently joined the ranks of API 1608 owners across the world. Their new 16-channel 1608 analog console is in good company. The Texas studio already owned an array of API equipment, including a 3124+, four 550b discrete 4-band EQs and two 560 graphic EQs.

“We have been using API gear for a long time,” said Alex Lyon, co-owner and co-engineer of The Bubble, “so we knew the sound and build quality were things we liked. We had never heard or seen a 1608, but just knowing it was an API was enough to sell us.”

The Bubble, which has recorded artists such as Jet, the Dandy Warhols, and Fastball, was acoustically designed by Mark Genfan at Acoustic Spaces to provide superior sound. According to Lyon, the studio’s more