Brea, CA – November 2011… Altinex, a leading manufacturer of Signal Management Solutions®, introduces the DIGI Sniffer Digital Video Signal Detector / Tester. An indispensible tool for AV consultants and integrators, the new DIGI Sniffer is designed for measuring digital video signal strength. This versatile, handheld signal testing solution is compatible with HDMI®, DVI, and Display Port signal types and accommodates any signal resolution.

The new Altinex DIGI Sniffer features a six LED bar graph that conveniently shows the strength of the video signal connected to the device. The perfect tool for testing all HDMI compliant video sources and cables, the DIGI Sniffer monitors the digital video signal and determines the degradation level. The stronger the signal, the more LEDs are illuminated. The DIGI Sniffer works with both HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) and non-HDCP signals. more

Buena Park, CA – November 2011… Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, is pleased to announce the introduction of Mogan Microphones, a new brand of subminiature microphones. The first offering under the new brand is the Mogan Standard Omni Earset Microphone. Offering solid performance and unbeatable value, the new Mogan Standard earset microphone is designed to deliver high-quality audio at a price that will appeal to budget-conscious presenters. The new Mogan Standard earset model is a terrific choice for educators, lecturers, business presenters, and church worship leaders. more

Brea, CA – November 2011… Altinex, a leading manufacturer of Signal Management Solutions®, is pleased to announce the availability of two AV system control packages. Each offering provides the same functionality, with the primary difference being the port capacity of the Neutron® series controllers central to each system. Hence, AV system consultants, designers, and integrators have the opportunity to specify a control solution that best suits the overall size of the intended AV system.

The Altinex Control Package #1 consists of the CP500-110 Neutron controller, the AC301-109 EDID blaster / IR learner (for infrared control functionality such as power, play, stop, etc.), the CP450-007 MultiTouch™ control panel with a 7-inch screen (for touch screen control of the AV system’s functions), and the company’s acclaimed AVSnap™ programming software for system configuration. This systems’ Neutron controller provides two RS-232 bi-directional ports, two IR (Infrared) ports, two relay ports, and two sensor ports. more

Flagstaff, AZ – November 2011… With 39 satellite campuses throughout the state, Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a highly respected research university offering both undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 25,000 students—17,000 of which are enrolled at the Flagstaff campus. At the Cline Library on the main campus, the University recently upgraded its Assembly Hall—a multipurpose space for lectures, presentations, meetings, movies, and more—with a new digital video and audio system. Encompassing a wide assortment of input sources that includes computers, document camera, VCR’s, DVD and Blu-ray surround sound playback plus microphones, the various audio feeds constitute a complex audio setup—one that is very competently managed by an ASPEN processing system from Lectrosonics. more

Brea, CA – November 2011… Altinex, a leading manufacturer of Signal Management Solutions®, is pleased to announce the introduction of the TP115-350/351 HDMI Over Coax Transmitter/Receiver pair. The ideal solution for transmitting HDMI signals up to 1080p over long distances by means of a single RG-6 coaxial cable, this versatile signal management tool is the ideal solution for conference facilities, lecture halls, presentation facilities, churches, and other environments where video signals need to be sent over long distances between the source (such as a Blu-ray Disc player) and the destination video display. more

Sioux Falls, SD – November 2011… Built in 1919, St. Joseph Cathedral is the largest church in South Dakota and one of the larger Roman Catholic cathedrals in the United States. This historic structure recently marked the completion of a massive $17M restoration and renovation with the blessing of the cathedral doors and the dedication of a new altar. Returning the cathedral to its 1920’s-era glory was a huge undertaking and, as part of the project, a new sound reinforcement system was placed into service. Audio processing and wireless microphone technology are an integral part of the new sound setup and, to ensure the best possible performance, the system designers specified equipment from Rio Rancho, NM-based Lectrosonics. more

Green Cove Springs, FL – October 2011… Situated roughly 15 miles due south of Jacksonville, Green Cove Springs is a charming town of roughly 7,000 people that sits along the St. Johns River and serves as the county seat of Clay County, FL. It is also the home of the Clay County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), whose mission is to protect the lives and property of the local citizens and visitors from the adverse effects of fire, medical, environmental, and other emergencies—both natural and manmade—while providing a safe and healthy work environment. The new EOC commenced operation in May and, to manage a wide range of audio signals inherent in a facility of this nature, a Lectrosonics ASPEN SPN1624 16 input / 24 output audio processor was placed into service. more

Council Bluffs, IA – October 2011… Grundorf, a leading manufacturer of equipment for musicians and audio professionals, is pleased to announce the availability of cases for the PreSonus StudioLive Series digital mixer line. Available in professional touring, fixed install, mobile/permanent, and combo versions, these cases provide easy connectivity and superior protection and are specifically tailored to the application environment.

Available in sizes to accommodate the PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2, StudioLive 16.4.2, and StudioLive 24.4.2, these cases are designed to facilitate easy access to the mixers’ wide range of inputs and outputs. As computers are typically interfaced with these mixers, engineers will find it a breeze to make these and all connections without the hassle of having to “finagle� the positioning of the mixer in order to access the various connectors. more

Fishersville, VA – September 2011… In order to better serve its ever-expanding congregation, Church on the Hill recently opened a new building on their campus that includes a sanctuary, classrooms, and office space. Music plays a vital role in their contemporary worship services and, as such, church management recognized the importance of having a capable sound system to reinforce both the spoken word and the music performed during services. To ensure a high level of speech intelligibility and natural sounding music reproduction, the church selected a series of loudspeaker enclosures drawn from the catalog of Greensboro, NC-based WorxAudio Technologies. more

Western Lapland, Sirkka, Finland – September 2011… For those seeking a luxurious retreat—be it for business meetings or a personal getaway—where one can be pampered to their heart’s content, there’s no place quite like the Kylpylähotelli Levitunturi spa / hotel. With 220 guest rooms spread across ten hotel buildings, a generous selection of restaurants, cafes, and clubs, plus a world-class spa and bowling facilities, describing this resort as ‘unique’ is an understatement. The facilities are gorgeous and now, more than ever, relaxing takes on new meaning—thanks to a brand new sound reinforcement system drawn from the catalog of Valencia, Spain-based D.A.S. Audio. more