Alcorn McBride has introduced the V16 Pro, a versatile, frame-accurate show controller for both serial and network devices. Designed for themed entertainment applications, the V16 Pro combines the stability and reliability needed by show professionals with unparalleled connectivity. With 16 serial ports, 16 inputs, 16 outputs, MIDI port and a dual Ethernet interface, the V16 Pro can “talk� to virtually any piece of equipment and can be monitored and programmed from anywhere in the world. more

Orlando, Florida — Alcorn McBride has introduced the Digital Binloop HD, a product that provides playback of up to eight HD video channels in only three rack units. Ideal for themed entertainment, museums, and other applications requiring high-resolution video playback, the Digital Binloop HD stores video on CompactFlash so it has no moving parts to wear out and handles video resolutions of 1080i, 720p, 480P/576P, or 480I/576I. The Digital Binloop HD outputs video via HDMI or HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M) with embedded audio. Analog video formats include component (YPbPr) or RGB, with composite Standard Definition monitor output; the unit can offer simultaneous SD and HD monitor outputs. more

PARK CITY, UT – SoundTube Entertainment, the leading manufacturer of high-performance commercial sound systems, today announced that the SolidDrive product line is now approved by Underwriters Laboratories for general applications (UL1480) and plenum ceiling (UL2043) uses.

SolidDrive® is a patented technology using a hidden sound transducer that transmits acoustical energy through almost any solid surface. The entire surface becomes a speaker delivering high quality sound with the frequency response of conventional diaphragm speakers. SolidDrive transducers can be installed directly behind walls or ceilings, under tables and even on glass surfaces, creating omnidirectional sound that immerses the listener in audio. more

Denver CO, September 4 2008 – Known for its industry-leading engineering and product development team and over 50 years of loudspeaker expertise, Phase Technology® has introduced the Teatro V-3.0 and Teatro PC-3.0 Sound Bar loudspeakers. Offering an ultra-thin design with unique mounting options, these two loudspeakers bring high performance, audiophile-grade sound to flat panel displays. more

Denver CO, September 4 2008 – Known for its industry-leading engineering and product development team and over 50 years of loudspeaker expertise, Phase Technology® has unveiled the Premier Collection PC9.5 and PC Surr II loudspeakers. These two products complete the Premier Collection (PC) line of high-fidelity loudspeakers designed specifically for high-performance audio and home theater. The Premier Collection utilizes Phase Technology’s new patented 3 layer composite RPF® Solid Piston woofer, new patented soft dome tweeter and the company’s proprietary Absolute Phase® crossover to deliver unmatched realism at movie theater listening levels while minimizing distortion and providing balanced on-axis listening throughout the room. more

Denver, CO, September 4 2008 – Induction Dynamics®, an Overland Park, Kansas based audio company, has introduced the S1C1.iw and ID1.iw loudspeakers. Designed for in-wall or on-wall mounting, these loudspeakers offer easy installation and outstanding sonic quality.

The ID1.iw features a three-way speaker plus dual 10� subwoofers. The subwoofers are located in dedicated back boxes, with the woofer, tweeter and mid-range driver in their own cabinet. The lightweight back boxes come as one piece and can mount directly into the wall or on the wall using Induction Dynamics’ low-profile, custom painted B1 box. Once the back box assembly has been installed, the speaker’s one piece baffle with pre-installed drivers is simply bolted to the front. more

Denver, CO, September 4 2008 – Induction Dynamics®, an Overland Park, Kansas based audio company, has unveiled the ID1.15 and S1.8 loudspeakers. The two products complete the company’s “Super Loudspeaker� line, which also includes the ID1.18 tower loudspeakers and the C1.8 center loudspeaker.

The ID1.15 measures 62.5� in height and incorporates a 1.125� high-power soft dome tweeter, a 3� soft dome midrange, an 8� woofer with Kevlar cone, and dual 15� subwoofers with laminated cones. As with the larger ID1.18, the ID1.15 provides very high power handling down to the lowest audible frequencies as well as exceptional sound quality. more

San Francisco, CA — Dan Dugan Sound Design will show the new E-1 Automatic Mixing Controller at the Audio Engineering Society convention, October 2 – 5, 2008 in booth # 1128.

The E-1 Automatic Mixing Controller replaces the Model E as Dugan’s economy model. The E-1 provides eight channels of signal processing and patches into the input insert points of an audio mixing console. The product detects which microphones are being used and makes fast, transparent cross-fades, freeing the operator to focus on balance and sound quality instead of having to pay constant attention to the faders. more

AES 2008, San Francisco, booth 626 — Alcorn McBride will demonstrate its Digital Binloop, the industry standard for theme park audio reproduction, at the fall AES show. The Digital Binloop provides up to 32 tracks of 16 or 24-bit WAV or AIFF files at up to 96 kHz, or up to 16 channels of MPEG-2 video at up to 15 Mbps. Audio or video clips are stored on Compact Flash media; each card can hold hours of audio. Each Digital Binloop accommodates up to 16 reproducer cards. Mono audio files can be independently assigned to the left and right channels of each reproducer, giving the user 32 completely independent tracks. A CobraNet® interface option allows users to easily interface the product with networked audio systems. more

Overland Park, KS, July 24, 2008 – Induction Dynamics®, an Overland Park, Kansas based audio company, will feature the new ID1-18 tower loudspeaker at CEDIA 2008.

This new, high-power speaker is an impressive 5’ 5 ¾� (65.75�) in height and provides very high power handling down to the lowest audible frequencies, while maintaining the exceptional sound quality for which Induction Dynamics is known. The ID1-18 incorporates dual 18� subwoofers with a three-way speaker design for compact space requirements. more