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New Products Provide Superior Performance and Flexibility for System Integrators

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – February 3, 2009 – DVIGear, a leading manufacturer of digital connectivity products will exhibit a new suite of HDMI product solutions at Integrated Systems Europe. These products are designed to give system integrators and custom installers greater performance and flexibility for deploying advanced digital display systems both in residential and commercial applications. more

Supports HDMI v1.3 Data Rates up to 10.2 Gbps with Cable Lengths up to 100 meters

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – February 3, 2009 – DVIGear, a leading manufacturer of digital connectivity products, and Gennum Corporation (TSX:GND), a leading supplier of mixed-signal and analog signal integrity solutions, today announced that DVIGear has deployed a new high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) coaxial extender based on Gennum’s ActiveConnect™ technology. Fully compatible with the latest HDMI v1.3 standard, DVIGear’s new DVI-7510a Coax Extender supports HDMI v1.3 data rates of up to 10.2 Gbps at distances up to 100 meters (330 feet) with no loss of audio or video quality. DVIGear will debut this groundbreaking new product at the Integrated Systems Europe show (stand 1K55) taking place February 3-5 at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. more

The following information is courtesy of the 2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Designers’ Choice Awards. For more information on how to become a member of CEDIA, or information on its awards program please visit www.cedia.org or call (800) 669-5329.
2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards Entry: Best Integrated Home: Level 1: $60,000-$110,000
The concept of the room was to have an elegant family room with a home theater that would be out of view when not in use. The biggest challenge this project presented was that the client wanted the theater to be completely hidden from sight when not in use – including the ceiling mounted projector. Our first step was to create a floor plan that would detail the projector, screen, and speaker locations in relation to the room. more

The first thing that visitors notice when they enter Tucson’s Faith Tabernacle Church, where a Meyer Sound system was recently installed, is the view. Directly behind the pulpit, the vast wall of glass looks out onto the majestic visage of Mount Lemmon and the Coronado National Forest, making for a breathtaking and inspiring visual. more

INDIANAPOLIS (January 19, 2009)—The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) will offer a special early-bird discount on the back-to-back Boot Camp events to be held at its Training Facility in Indianapolis the week of February 9–14.
The week will begin with CEDIA University’s Electronic Systems Technician (EST) Basic Residential Boot Camp and will conclude with the EST Advanced Residential Boot Camp. Attendees who register for the Basic event by January 26 or the Advanced session by January 29 will save $100 on registration. more

The following information is courtesy of the 2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Designers’ Choice Awards. For more information on how to become a member of CEDIA, or information on its awards program please visit www.cedia.org or call (800) 669-5329.

2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards Entry: Best Large Home Theater, Level I: $56,000 – $85,000

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This theater was designed for the family to enjoy their time together watching movies and entertaining their friends at home. After our initial discussions with our client, we designed a room that would have an opulent feel while still enjoying high performance from their audio and video system. A 7.2 channel surround sound system was integrated into the front proscenium wall and rear ceiling paying special attention to accurate sound reproduction with discreet installation. Our company performed all design and theater fabrication including the finished carpentry trim work in the theater. Our design incorporated swivel seating for the front row and an inviting sofa with lounge for the rear. This design decision offers unobstructed movie viewing while still allowing casual face to face conversation during intermissions. more

The following information is courtesy of the 2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Designers’ Choice Awards. For more information on how to become a member of CEDIA, or information on its awards program please visit www.cedia.org or call (800) 669-5329.

2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards Entry: Best Large Home Theater, Level VI: $550,000 – $815,000

Our customer wanted a theater that captivated you from the very moment you entered the room. The brick accents, dark wood trim, and beamed ceiling provide for a delicate balance between comfortable and welcoming yet elegant and formal. The earthy color scheme provided for an intriguing lighting layout that literally changes the room when adjusting the zones. The theater also has a hidden camera (modulated to all of the other TV's in the house) so the parents can check up on the kids at any time. The lighted riser steps were finished with an opposing angle design that added to the uniqueness of the entire room. more

By George Petersen

Jim Cowan passed away peacefully on November 5, 2008 after a bout with cancer. Well-known and loved throughout the audio industry, the 52-year-old Cowan was a 20 year veteran of Neutrik USA, starting out as general manager, and then moving on to vice-president and becoming president of the company in 2000.

A lifelong resident of the Garden State, Cowan was born and raised in Kearny, New Jersey, later making his home in the township of Toms River, along the Jersey Shore. After receiving his BA degree at Ocean County College, followed by a BS degree in marketing and economics and an MBA at Monmouth University, Cowan worked at Texas Instruments, Panduit Corp. and Dialight-Kulka-Smith, but found his real niche when he joined Neutrik in 1987. more

LCD Leader’s Digital Signage Products Provide Sophisticated and Easy-To-Use Solution to Create and Showcase Dynamic, Original Ads and Content

Santa Fe Springs, CA – Westinghouse Digital Electronics, one of the leading LCD TV manufacturers in the U.S.*, now gives businesses a dynamic twist to attract customers and advertise like never before. With its new neonSource™, neonNow™ and neonPlayer™ products, businesses have an advanced way to turn their entertainment or information displays into powerful digital signage tools. Created for the hospitality education, food service, retail and point-of-sale industries, the neonSource and neonNow software solutions give businesses the ability to easily create professional digital signs and ads like never before. more