Savant and Tripp Lite: Partners in Excellence

Chicago, IL (August 31, 2011)–Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, is pleased to announce that it is now part of Savant’s Partners in Excellence Program. Four Tripp Lite UPS systems for audio/video applications now have drivers available for Savant’s integrated control solutions.

Tripp Lite A/V UPS Systems with Savant drivers:

* HTR05-1U–intelligent automatic voltage regulation–500VA
* HTR10-2U–pure sine wave / double conversion–1000VA
* HTR15-2U–pure sine wave / double conversion–1500VA
* HTR22-3U–pure sine wave / double conversion–2200VA

Savant’s Partners in Excellence Program seeks to promote relationships with the leading manufacturers of audio, video, lighting control, HVAC, security and related products. This strategic relationship enables products like Tripp Lite’s A/V UPS Systems to operate seamlessly in a Savant system’s environment.

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50 X 50 Campaign Breaks 9.4.11 With Audio Luminary DVD Highlight Clips

NEW YORK: Penetrating, insightful, illuminating and entertaining, the on-going AES DVD Oral History Project is dedicated to preserving the genius of iconic audio pioneers in their own words. In conjunction with the upcoming 131st AES Convention set for Oct. 20 – 23rd at NY’s Javits Center, Committee Chair Jim Anderson developed a fast-paced series of YouTube clips and rousing video promo videos to highlight the series.

Beginning 9.4.11, one video per day will automatically be delivered to the phones of the subscribers. The promos will also be posted on YouTube and Facebook and Twitter. The campaign will wrap on October 23rd, 2011, the last day of the 131st Convention.

In addition giving Convention attendees and all pro audio enthusiasts a ‘taste’ of the DVDs, Anderson created 17 masterful 1950′s – style more

Platinum Tools All-in-One Stripping Tool, designed for stripping RG11, RG7, RG6Q, RG6, CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A, and other audio and multi-conductor cables quickly and easily.

CAMARILLO, Calif., August 31, 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 it will launch the All-in-One Stripping Tool (part # 15018C ) at the 2011 CEDIA Expo, held in Indianapolis from Sept. 7-10 at the Indiana Convention Center, booth 737. The All-in-One Stripping Tool is now shipping.

“The All-In-One Stripping Tool is designed to strip various types of cables being used in the voice, data and video network markets,� said Lee Sachs, Platinum Tools, Inc. president and general manager. “The rugged All-In-One will strip RG11, RG7, RG6Q, more

Starting at $449, EX3210, EX5210 and EX7210 Deliver Rich Features at an Affordable Price

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Aug. 31, 2011 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide¹, today introduced three multimedia projectors designed to provide entrepreneurs and small businesses with exceptional image quality, convenience, and reliability at an affordable price point. Available at leading retail outlets, the Epson EX3210, EX5210 and EX7210 offer advanced connectivity options as well as easy-to-use features, including new Easy-Slide technology, an intuitive horizontal keystone adjustment slider.

“The new EX-series projectors redefine easy setup for entrepreneurs, small businesses and road warriors,� said Jason Meyer, product manager, Epson America. “Automatic vertical keystone combined with our new Easy Slide technology makes it easy for presenters to quickly setup their presentation from anywhere in the room. In addition, advanced connectivity options deliver more bang for the buck.�

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WAYNE, N.J. – With an infusion of fun and adventure in all the work he does, Paul Cronin specializes in high-speed, extreme-condition footage for his company, WhiteCap Video. The shoots for his high-end boat reviews require his keen sense of the elements along with gear that can face the tough conditions of humidity and temperature while capturing steady shots. Cronin counts on the Fujinon ZA17x7.6BE HD ENG lens on his Sony XDCAM HD PMW-500 camcorder and the Fujinon TS-P58A image stabilizer.

The first thing Cronin looks for in a lens is how sharp it is. “I need it to maintain a meticulous back focus,� he said. “I’ve found Fujinon to be more stable in its back focus. It stays sharp. Using my ZA17x7.6BE, I was very happy with the extra focal length.�

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Nintendo booth

Activision and Nintendo always draw crowds at the E3 Expo 2011 (formerly the Electronic Entertainment Expo), so when it came time to previsualize high-energy lighting and video elements for the software developers’ booths lighting designers Butch Allen and Chris Medvitz decided to partner with Prelite Studios, LLC to maximize their time and creativity.

The premier tradeshow for computer and video games and related products, E3 Expo 2011 was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center where it attracted almost 47,000 attendees. Heavy-hitters Activision and Nintendo were among the major participants. Activision showcased Modern Warfare 3, the new Call of Duty Elite online platform, Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure, Prototype 2 and more. At Nintendo the focus was on its DS, Wii, 3DS and new Wii U platforms along with a roster of games.

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ihiji invision Detail View of Control4 Zigbee MBR Remote Control Offline Status

Austin, TX – August 31, 2011 – ihiji, creator of the award-winning remote monitoring and support system invision, today announces that it has officially joined the Control4® Solution Provider Program, further expanding an already impressive suite of solutions made possible by pairing ihiji invision with Control4 products and ZigBee devices.

ihiji invision is a cloud-based remote monitoring and support system which enables integrators to increase system reliability and improve customer service levels while simultaneously reducing service department overhead and earning sustainable recurring revenues, through the implementation of annual remote systems monitoring service contracts.

The Control4 Solution Provider Program identifies and recommends products and services that will enhance business-management processes for its dealers. With tools that assist in sales, marketing, installation, application development, and business operations, Control4 Solution Provider companies help dealers differentiate their business in the marketplace, increase their profitability, and be more successful selling Control4 solutions. An unyielding commitment to supporting dealer success is shared by both Control4 and ihiji, making the collaboration even more beneficial.
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MONTREAL — Aug. 31, 2011 — Matrox(R) Video Products Group today announced that broadcast equipment manufacturer Howard Zuckerman & Assoc. Inc. has chosen the Matrox Xmio2 card, part of the Matrox DSX family of developer products, as the heart of its ScoreBox(R) graphics generation system. more

Futuroscope

Alcorn McBride’s LightCue Pro, along with Alcorn’s V4 Pro, Video Binloop and an integrated PC running Alcorn’s Touch Interface software, play key roles in “Moonlight,” the new pre-show for “The Little Prince” 4D attraction at Futuroscope in Poitiers, France.

The Futuroscope theme park is known for innovative multimedia and cutting-edge technology. For “Moonlight,” a luminous tube leads visitors through a snail shell-shaped area filled with a giant underwater backdrop and huge, abstract mechanical representations of jellyfish, dolphins, an octopus and a ray. These animatronic creatures are suspended from the ceiling; 5-meter high algae grows out of the floor. When the music begins, the creatures start to move – the dolphins dive gracefully, the ray floats, the octopus stretches his legs. They are lit from within, changing colors and flashing lights to the music as bubbling more