EMERYVILLE, CALIF. – Advanced Systems Group (ASG), a leading West Coast video and film integration firm, will offer a free seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, from noon to 1 p.m. at Delancey Street Restaurant in San Francisco. Presented by Shawn Klein, a senior director at Quantum Corp., “Archiving with Quantum StorNext and Advanced Systems Group� will showcase how Quantum can help manage costs while archiving data. Lunch will be provided, and registered attendees will be eligible to win a $100 American Express Gift Card.

“Productivity relies on effective management of today’s file-based workflows,� said Dave Van Hoy, president of ASG. “But audio and video files keep getting bigger, which means you need to increase storage capacity – and make sure your network is robust enough to handle the transfer of these larger data files – without breaking the bank.�

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Northridge, Cal. — September 22, 2011 — Powerline Control Systems, Inc. (PCS), the manufacturer of PulseWorx lighting controls for residential and light commercial applications, and the inventor of Universal Powerline Bus® (UPB®) technology, has announced its upcoming training schedule for the final quarter of 2011.

PCS will hold a series of “hands-on” interactive product training sessions and attend distributor shows throughout the U.S. which will demonstrate the inter-operational methodology of PulseWorx and Mi LightStyle, the lighting control solution that offers control via any Internet connected device (e.g. tablet, smartphone and computer). The curriculum equips integrators with the education and tools necessary to successfully and efficiently install PCS’s award-winning PulseWorx® lighting control product line in retrofit and new construction applications.

“Powerline Control Systems is committed to giving custom integrators the right training and putting them in position to be successful out in the field,” said Scott Klodowski, more

Barix IP solution supports multi-language communications for security, entertainment and public address

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, September 22, 2011 — Barix Audio over IP solutions are now live at the Holiday Inn Kandooma Resort in the Maldives Islands, distributing high-quality, multi-lingual voice and music to its guests in nine zones. The system, installed by local systems integration firm EIT Private Limited, delivers audio to multiple points, creating a unified, resort-wide notification and entertainment system.

The Kandooma Resort is a full-service, 160-room resort located on Kandooma Island on the South Male Atoll in the Maldives Islands, renowned for its world-class diving and surfing. Besides its beautiful, oceanside setting, the Kandooma Resort is noted for its advanced technology, providing free Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations, and flat-screen TVs with satellite programming to guests.

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Broadcast sound specialist Red TX generated plenty of interest when it officially unveiled its new RED II mobile recording unit at Pinewood Studios before an audience of invited guests from various music and broadcast industry trade associations.

The new truck, which is designed to cater for 3D and 7.1 surround sound productions, enables Red TX to tackle more high quality broadcast productions without the need to outsource. Its innovative design also makes it much easier to mix surround sound audio in a live environment – and it’s a lot more comfortable for the people working on-board.

Ian Dyckhoff, managing director of Red TX, says: “We were hamstrung by only having one truck and were often forced to lease other vehicles to fulfil our obligations. Having a second truck will allow us to increase workflow and offer clients the latest technology more

Systems Integration specialist Broadcast Networks has expanded its European presence by partnering with Milan-based Video Signal, a leading provider of production and post-production systems in Italy.

Broadcast Networks has more than 25 years experience as an independent Systems Integration company and has designed and delivered media systems worldwide, including major European transmission facilities and HD Outside Broadcast vehicles for sports production. Clients include Chellomedia in Holland, Bloomberg in Germany, ITV in the UK, OB Team in Norway and SBP in Italy.

This new venture will enable Broadcast Networks to provide enhanced Systems Integration services to the Italian market and establish a foothold in mainland Europe. Video Signal will provide build facilities in Milan for local projects and offer support to Broadcast Networks’ clients in the region. Other European customers will also benefit by having access to Broadcast Networks’ high quality services without leaving mainland Europe. This will provide more

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 2011: Symetrix announces the release of the Zone Mix 761, which adds ARC-WEB compatibility to the powerful feature set formerly found in the predecessor Zone Mix 760, one of the company’s most popular products. ARC-WEB allows integrators to build customized interfaces that operate on users’ smartphones or Internet-connected computers. In addition to ARC-WEB compatibility, the Zone Mix 761 shines with a modernized aesthetic similar to that of Symetrix Jupiter series and includes a new collection of logic outputs on the rear panel.

“The Zone Mix 761 steps into the shoes of the 760, which has been among our most popular products,” said Trent Wagner, senior product manager at Symetrix. “With twelve inputs and six outputs, it excels at three of the most commonly-required functions in small- to mid-sized installations: paging with automatic ducking; flexible routing and mixing; and comprehensive processing at the input and the more

MIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 2011: Located just north of its namesake city in Florida, Miami Country Day School (MCDS) is a private, non-denominational institution that serves 1,100 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. With a deep history and a proven record of providing first-rate educations for its students, the prestigious institution attracts the children of Miami’s performing arts and music celebrities, among others. As a result, the performing arts and music departments have an unusually high bar to meet, a fact that influenced decisions surrounding a recently completed multipurpose amphitheater in the school’s quadrangle. To ensure stunning audio performance and the flexibility to handle both simple and involved productions for a few dozen or up to seven-hundred audience members, a Symetrix Automix Matrix 780 processor serves as the brains for the new amphitheater’s audio system.

Initially, MCDS could only find sound more

Delta Diamond

Passengers walking through the rotunda on the concourse between Delta Terminals 2 and 3 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York have discovered a jewel of an installation for Delta Airlines featuring video display, playback and control by Scharff Weisberg.

Dubbed the Delta Diamond, the lozenge-shaped glass installation was created by Cigar Box Studios. The transparent structure is divided across the middle to offer two different experiences. One side shows a simulated BusinessElite class cabin with its comfortable custom seat alongside a cabin wall with windows; the other side houses a 3×3 videowall displaying a looped promotional video about Delta’s $1.2 billion expansion and upgrade of Terminal 4 at JFK. Cigar Box Studios designed the installation to be shipped in its entirety or in two halves and tour airports nationwide.

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GLENDALE, CA, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011—Whether it’s during corporate events and outdoor festivals, or the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony and the President’s Election Night, Neptune Productions, Inc., relies on a Pro64® digital snake from Aviom, the exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®. The Pro64 system helps to ensure superior audio quality, while providing efficiency for several production considerations, including set-up time. more

Orlando, FL—September 2011— TRIBUTARIES® is pleased to introduce a new addition to its line of innovative AC Power products, the PWRI-XF In-wall AC Power Extension Outlet Kit. Engineered to work in conjunction with T100 and T200 Power Managers, the dual-outlet XF model provides remote protection and filtering for displays and projections.

Tributaries PWRI-XF AC Power Extension Outlet Kit

The PWRI-XF AC Power Extension Outlet Kit contains three main parts:
• A dual AC outlet with filtering built into a housing that is designed to fit in a dual gang
Carlon® or Raco® box finished with an integral plastic faceplate including a “POWER� LED, for installation behind the TV or projector.

• A Neutrik® 120V/20A UL® rated AC PowerCon® inlet mounted on a single-gang white Decora® wall plate for installation close more