SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Sept. 1, 2011 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that it is now shipping its AD-8 eight-zone distributed audio system, just in time for CEDIA EXPO 2011. For RTI’s dealers, the AD-8 acts as an extension to RTI’s control systems, providing a cost-effective, highly adaptable solution for whole-house or facility-wide audio distribution. more

AVI-SPL announced today that it has achieved TelePresence Video Master Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco. This designation recognizes AVI-SPL as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, deploy and support CiscoTelePresence Video products and solutions at the Master level.

The Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Program is focused on providing a new way of working in which everyone, everywhere can be more productive through face-to-face collaboration with Cisco TelePresence Video solutions. A Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Partner has the greatest depth of knowledge and skill in deploying the entire Cisco video endpoint portfolio, which comprises single- and triple-screen Cisco TelePresence units, custom TelePresence suites, and infrastructure solutions. Cisco TelePresence Video Master ATP Partners possess deep networking and advanced Cisco Unified Communications capabilities, regional to global coverage, and a strong and mature services practice.

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LONDON — More than a decade and a half after the debut of its popular ARCS, L-ACOUSTICS has now officially unveiled the new ARCS II constant curvature line source on SSE Audio Group’s PLASA stand in London.

ARCS II benefits from a design exploiting L-ACOUSTICS’ Wavefront Sculpture Technology® (WST) in a constant curvature line source solution. Intended for medium to large rental productions, the system delivers remarkable power, bandwidth and coherence, along with flexible and predictable coverage. It also offers the audience an incomparable listening experience featuring clarity, precision and impact. more

Vernal and Vienna models deliver news, exhibit information and background music across seven acres in durable, weatherproof package

BOSTON, September 14, 2011 — The bird calls, primate howls and other noises coming from the Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora, Illinois, are balanced with a new, high-quality audio system that delivers news, exhibit information, and background music to some 200,000 visitors each year.

Chicago-based systems integration firm AST (Advanced Systems & Technologies) installed a 70-volt system with eight weatherproof Technomad advanced audio loudspeakers to provide intelligible voice and high-quality musical reproduction throughout all seven acres of the zoo. Seven Technomad Vernal loudspeakers discreetly cover the grounds, providing audio to visitors nearby the animal exhibits. One Technomad Vienna loudspeaker provides long-distance audio projection to patrons at the main entrance gate and visitor more

Video Mount Products (VMP) ER-S1UV vented one-space rack shelf

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 19, 2011 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the security, commercial and pro audio/video markets, is proud to announce it will debut its new ER-S1UV vented one-space rack shelf during ASIS 2011, held in Orlando, Fla. from September 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center, booth 3479. Now shipping, the ER-S1UV has an MSRP of $46.95.

“We have designed our new ER-S1UV vented one-space rack shelf for both form and functionality, especially with the security installer in mind,� explained Keith Fulmer, president of Video Mount Products. “This is a true 1U vented rack shelf with cable management tie down slots so the user can keep a clean rack.�

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Complete Video RF Link in a Performance Optimizing Portable Package Designed for the Next Generation of Compact Cameras Recognized for Design and Innovation

CHINA, BEIJING, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 – Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, announced its RF Central microLite HD Elite system is the recipient of the 2011 BIRTV Award for Design and Innovation. more

Strong men and powerful machines burrow 1,000 feet into the side of a West Virginia mountain, creating a passageway just 48 inches high amid damp and dusty darkness and the ever-present danger of cave-ins and other mishaps. It’s the world of Coal, a reality series from Original Productions, and the challenge of capturing its daily drama for a major cable network required the outstanding HD performance and rugged build quality of XF305 professional HD camcorders from Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging. Co-Executive Producer and former U.S. Marine Eric Lange had used other HD camcorder brands on other shows, but says the Canon XF305 was the right choice for this tough assignment.

“Many of our shooters use Canon digital SLR cameras and lenses, which provide unbelievable quality,� Lange explained. “Our past experience with Canon equipment gave us the more