HD-1500 Fiber Optic Link Used in ActionCam’s Final Four Debut; Upcoming HBO Production

LOCUST VALLEY, NY – While ActionCam’s aerial camera made history flying over the Michigan State vs. University of Connecticut showdown during the CBS 2009 NCAA Final Four, a tiny fiber optic link provided by MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems was working overtime transmitting the broadcast’s HD-SDI and SDI TV signals. MultiDyne, a premier provider of fiber optic-based video and audio transport solutions for broadcast and pro A/V applications, supplied the company’s HD-1500 Fiber Optic Link incorporated into ActionCam’s aerial camera, ensuring seamless transmission during the Final Four broadcast.

“Getting an over-the-court shot for the first time in live broadcast basketball was a major component of our company’s national debut, and MultiDyne was a part of that,� says PJ Bennett, president and CEO of ActionCam, a next-generation more

Console Used for Live Performance Radio and TV Production, Music Recording and Mixing

MONTREAL, CANADA – When planning the upgrade from analogue to digital for its Studio 12 in Montreal, CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s national public broadcasters, found that a 48-channel Solid State Logic C200 HD digital console with two SSL MORSE Stage Boxes was just what they needed for the new all-digital mission of the network. The C200 HD will be used for live to Pro Tools® production and post production for radio and television presentations of music performances. more

Offers Point and Shoot 5.1 Surround Recording Option at an Aggressive Price Point

ONTARIO, CANADA, JULY 29, 2009 — Holophone ®, the leading manufacturer of surround microphones, is pleased to announce that its ground-breaking PortaMic 5.1 camera-mountable surround microphone has been nominated for the MIX Foundation’s Technical Excellence & Creativity Award (TEC) in the Mic Technology/Studio category. more

New Offices, Production Facilities, Software and Amplifier Products Support Increased Demand

SCANDICCI, ITALY, July 23, 2009 – Powersoft, an industry leading manufacturer of superior quality digital power amplifiers for the professional audio market, is pleased to announce that unit sales for its green-inspired, advanced design series of power amplifiers have experienced an 11.5-percent increase over the same period in 2008, already a record sales year. This growth reflects world-wide sales, including banner performance from Powersoft’s newly formed U.S. office, run by Thomas Bensen, and its Singapore office, run by Arthur Soh. The combination of new offices, new production facilities, Audio Suite amplifier control software and new amplifier lines insure support for the increased demand for Powersoft products. more

Gravity Provides Advanced Features and Ease of Use for New Danish Parliament TV Asset Management System

BEGBROKE, OXFORD, UK — A state-of-the-art SSL Gravity MAM (Media Asset Management) system coupled to a Snell automation system will be instrumental in bringing Danish Parliament TV to the digital terrestrial network when national digital switchover occurs on November 1, 2009. more

WILMINGTON, DE, JUNE 29, 2009 — Showorks Audio Visual, a provider of A/V services for major corporate events throughout the Northeast for over 20 years, is enjoying the considerable benefits of the light weight, small footprint and simplicity of a Pro64® Aviom digital snake. more

Berger Recognized for Contributions to Acoustical Design of Broadcast and Recording Studios

ADDISON, TX, June 24, 2009 — Russ Berger, president of Russ Berger Design Group (RBDG), has been named a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA). The announcement of his election was made at the 157th meeting of the Society held in Portland, OR. A Fellow of the ASA is an organizational honor set to recognize an individual who has attained distinction in acoustics or who has rendered outstanding service to acoustics. more

Clear-Com® and RTS® Two- To- Four Wire Intercom Bridge

ORLANDO, FL – MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a premier provider of fiber optic-based video and audio transport solutions for broadcast and pro A/V applications, introduced the COMMS-2000 Two Wire to Four Wire Intercom Interface at InfoComm 2009. more

Gravity Systems Represent New Benchmark for Advanced Asset Management for Broadcast News, Education, Government and Corporate Applications

ORLANDO, FLORIDA & MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Solid State Logic’s Gravity Media Asset Management Systems are wowing the crowds at both InfoComm 2009 and Telemundo 2009. Born from a universal desire for intelligent media management and video content production for IPTV and broadcast playout, Gravity’s web based Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) forms the basis of a core networkable asset management system. Gravity is format independent, media independent, hardware independent, scalable and expandable. The Gravity platform is built on industry standard protocols and leverages the latest IT developments to deliver stunning improvements in workflow and performance in a cost effective single solution package. more

Custom Curved Screen Required Unique Design and Installation

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL, JUNE 17, 2009 — Harkness Screens, the world’s leading manufacturer of projection screens for entertainment venues is helping take visitors on a journey into space as part of the Shuttle Launch Experience at the Kennedy Space Center. more