PETALUMA, Calif. — Aug. 6, 2009 — Panamax/Furman is taking remote power management for A/V systems to the next level with the announcement of BlueBOLT™, a new technology providing secure, hosted IP (Internet Protocol) system control over compatible Panamax and Furman products. BlueBOLT combines a groundbreaking, intuitive interface and simple plug-and-play operation to allow custom electronics installers and integrators to conveniently monitor and control power to home theater equipment — from simple system reboots to comprehensive monitoring of power status — from anywhere in the world. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — Aug. 5, 2009 — Panamax/Furman, a world-leading provider of AC power management solutions, today announced that it will be offering power management CEDIA-accredited training sessions at CEDIA EXPO 2009 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, which will provide a continuing education unit (CEU) with a value of .375 to attendees. Today’s A/V installers face unprecedented challenges when it comes to AC power and its effect on sensitive home theater equipment. Through its training sessions “AC Power: The Foundation of Every Premium Home Theater System” and “Home Theater Power Management Solutions,” Panamax/Furman will provide a comprehensive look at the challenges today’s installation designer has determining the correct power management solution for home theater installations. more

Booth 1037
Leon Speaker Solutions for Living-Space Theaterâ„¢
At CEDIA EXPO 2009, Leon Speakers will reinforce its new direction as a provider of high-fidelity, immersive custom audio solutions for luxury living-space and dedicated home theaters. Living-Space Theaterâ„¢ is at the intersection of high design and high-fidelity in the modern home. It includes everything from TVs above the fireplace to media servers in the basement to distributed audio in unsuspecting environments like the kitchen. At every point of interaction, it requires audio solutions that meet the needs of decorators, audio/video integrators, and ultimately, end users. Leon’s broad and customizable product line promises a high-fidelity audio experience that integrates seamlessly into any room — Living-Space Theater Definedâ„¢. more

SAN DIEGO — Aug. 4, 2009 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic today announced that it has provided consulting and integration services for the new Centro de Comunicación Audiovisual y Multimedia (Center for Audiovisual Communication and Multimedia, or CECAM) at Mexico’s Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA Tijuana) in Playas de Tijuana, Baja California. The studio and post-production facility serves as a teaching and training tool for UIA Tijuana film and television production students and supports their creation of news programs, talk shows, and other broadcast content. more

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Aug. 4, 2009 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, integrator-friendly control solutions, is now shipping its T1-B universal controller, a sleek remote that offers intuitive, customizable control in a sexy design worthy of any home or office environment. The T1-B, which represents the second generation of RTI’s popular T1 universal system controller, is available at a low MSRP of just $349, giving installers the sophisticated functionality of more expensive touch screen controllers at a much lower price point. more

Wohler at BIRTV 2009:

At BIRTV 2009 Wohler will showcase a range of solutions designed to simplify monitoring in the multichannel environment. In addition to demonstrating new products equipped with robust monitoring capabilities and advanced feature sets in space-saving designs, the company will highlight existing solutions including versatile high-resolution audio-level metering units with industry-leading dynamic range; high-resolution color video monitors for SD-SDI or HD-SDI video signals; and multiformat, multichannel color video, and stereo audio monitors ideal for facility-wide monitoring of analog and digital signals. more

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. ― Aug. 3, 2009 ― BTX Technologies, a global value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface and integration products, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Exhibioâ„¢, a worldwide digital signage provider. Under the agreement, BTX will distribute Exhibio’s digital signage solutions to the professional A/V systems integrator in the United States. more

MONTREAL and CHICAGO — July 30, 2009 — HaiVision Network Video, the world’s leading vendor of high definition H.264 encoders, codecs, and IP video systems, today announced that Buenos Aires-based Audio Video Sistemas (AVS) is serving as the company’s dealer for customers in Latin American markets. From its headquarters in Argentina and a second office in Miami, AVS provides sales, service, and support for the full HaiVision product line.
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CEDIA EXPO 2009
Sept. 9-13, Atlanta
Booth 6235

At CEDIA EXPO 2009, PPC, whose innovative products are behind the wall in over 100 million homes, will present several new solution-based products built to address the needs of custom installers and their customers. PPC’s consumer cables, which include the only patented locking HDMI cable to prevent loosening at the port, feature maximum performance and reliability driven by decades of innovation, product research, patent development, and customer commitment. more

Exhibiting With HHB in Stand 8.E54
At IBC2009 Wohler will be showcasing a range of products that offer flexible, state-of-the-art processing and monitoring in convenient and compact designs. Highly adaptable in meeting broadcasters’ current and future needs, Wohler products provide key functionality even in the most space-constrained production applications. The company’s wide array of products includes versatile 16-channel audio monitors that accommodate a mix of inputs and outputs for SD, HD, and 3G operations; HD monitors for all variety of signal types; intuitive touch-screen systems that simplify video monitoring and routing while providing critical functional enhancements; a closed-caption encoder/decoder bridge that supports all leading standards; and analog and digital audio monitoring systems and level meters that together accommodate virtually every audio input type. more