Company Set to Make Waves With HDMI and DVI Extenders, High-Speed Matrix Switchers, and Digital Connectivity Kit From Atlona Professional Line more

SEATAC, WA — For about three years, KHQ in Spokane, Wash. (DMA #75), had been relying on upconversion to deliver its HD content to audiences. With the help of premier systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS), the station upgraded its master control earlier this year to handle full HD – and converted the operation into a centralcasting hub for two other stations, KNDO and KNDU, as well as additional multiplexed channels serving the Yakima and the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland) region in Washington (DMA #126).

The three NBC affiliates are owned by the KHQ Television Group, a subsidiary of Cowles Publishing Company. Each station also multicasts SWX Right Now, which provides local sports and weather coverage for Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. The facility also handles master control for KGPX, an ION Media Networks station that is co-located at the facility but operated separately.

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Sound Image provided the JBL VERTEC line array system and Crown I-Tech HD series amplifiers for the recent LA Rising Music Festival

NORTHRIDGE, California – The L.A Rising festival was one of the major events to date for the North American summer concert season, hosting more than 60,000 people and featuring a rare appearance by Rage Against the Machine in the band’s only concert of the year to date. The concert took place July 30 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and also featured performances by Muse, Rise Against, Lauryn Hill, Immortal Technique and El Gran Silencio. Rage Against the Machine and fellow artists galvanized the crowd with nine hours of uncompromisingly intense music delivered by a massive sound system—which included more than 250 HARMAN JBL VERTEC® line array loudspeakers and 152 Crown Audio I-Tech HD Series more

BURBANK, CA, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011—Bexel, a unit of the Vitec Group’s Services Division and a leading worldwide provider of broadcast services and solutions, announced the completion of a major investment of more than two million dollars in Evertz high-quality digital broadcast products. The new equipment is making its debut during the 2011 US Open Tennis tournament. more

New live audio recorder version marks successful collaboration between JoeCo and Audinate

Cambridge, UK and Portland OR, USA, 1st September 2011 – JoeCo Limited is now shipping the eagerly awaited BBR-DANTE™ version of the BLACKBOX RECORDER. This latest addition to the multi-channel live audio recorder family is the successful result of a collaboration, announced during 2010, between JoeCo and Audinate, creators of the award-winning Dante? digital media networking solution.

The BBR-DANTE is designed to record / replay up to 32 channels of audio data from a Dante network. Developed to solve the inherent problems of working with computer-based systems in a live performance environment, it provides engineers with a computer-free, high-quality solution for multi-channel live audio capture. Able to record up to 32 channels of audio at 44.1kHz and 48kHz directly to Broadcast WAV files on an external USB2 (FAT32 formatted) drive, the BBR-DANTE also accommodates higher sample more

StreamCell ‘TV Truck in a Case’ and Matrox HD-SDI Scan Converter let Broadcasters Easily and Economically Capture, Air, and Share Live Content Using a Simple Web Connection more

Extron Electronics is pleased to announce that the entire line of MTPX Plus 6400 Series twisted pair matrix switchers for RGBHV, HD component video, standard definition video, audio, and RS-232, is now shipping. These switchers are available in five different I/O sizes, from 48×48 to 64×64. They incorporate the existing features of the MTPX Plus Series with new advanced features, including EDID Minder® for local inputs and outputs, RS-232 insertion from the Ethernet port to all MTP outputs, and switchable video pre-peaking on all outputs. more

projectiondesign® appoints Jens Heymans as Country Manager, Germany, Austria & Switzerland

Fresh approach to dedicated partner support, growth and presence in region

The latest step in projectiondesign®’s global growth strategy with a specific focus on partner support is the appointment of Jens Heymans to the position of Country Manager, Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH).

Heymans has already assumed his position working to develop and implement a strategic growth strategy encompassing all business development as well as increased partner relationships in Germany. During late 2011 and 2012 Heymans will be integral in setting up a projectiondesign German office as well as to implement increased business in Austria and Switzerland. This includes the investment in local business development, marketing and technical support functions and personnel.

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Wowza Reaffirms its Unbridled Commitment to Product Innovation and Relentless Customer Service to Help Customers Confidently Build Businesses on Wowza Software more

Jerry Cave – Current Marketing

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2011 – Current Marketing (www.greatreps.com) is proud to announce that industry veteran Jerry Cave has joined the manufacturer’s representative’s sales and marketing team covering the Southwest territory, effective immediately.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the Current Marketing team, getting back to what I feel I do best,� said Cave. “The manufacturer’s rep job is challenging and rewarding, and I look forward to again working with my many friends and associates in the consumer electronics industry.�

Cave started his career in the consumer electronics industry in 1975, which included time as a manufacturer’s rep in the Midwest for seven years, as well as developing car audio brand Adcom. He also had two stints with Rockford Corporation that spanned more than 14 more