The NSCA Education Foundation is awarding five $1,000 educational scholarships to students entering the commercial electronic systems industry. This scholarship program seeks to raise awareness of the profession and promote interest among today‘s youth.

“The future of the commercial electronic systems industry relies upon the next generation of individuals entering the marketplace,” said Melissa Henderson, NSCA Education Foundation managing director. ”As part of NSCA‘s outreach program, the Foundation and its supporters plan to educate students about our market and provide them with the resources and training necessary to begin their careers.” more

Minneapolis, MN. — (April 19, 2007) – Chief® Manufacturing Inc., the industry leader in mounting solutions, is excited to announce a Cornerstone Partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). With the new partnership, Chief will be better able to educate and serve the mounting needs of architects, consultants and designers.

AIA represents the professional interests of American architects, and is “the voice of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in service to society.” By being a part of the AIA Cornerstone Partner program, Chief will be more effectively able to communicate with architects nationwide. more

Westinghouse Digital Electronics, the fourth largest manufacturer of LCD TVs in the U.S., according to the company, has announced an exclusive arrangement with AdtekMedia, Inc. to significantly accelerate the national expansion of “PumpTop TV,” AdtekMedia‘s premier digital media network. more

Seattle, WA – April 16, 2007 – The EDGE Distributors Group — a rapidly-growing service-oriented group of 14 independently owned regional distributors catering primarily to dealers comprised of custom install and residential systems integrators — today announced a distribution agreement with VizionWare, a Texas-based audio and video digital interconnect manufacturer.

Effective immediately, VizionWare‘s complete line of Hi-Wirez™ HDMI interconnects will be available through The EDGE Group. According to Ben Jamison, vice president of sales and marketing for VizionWare, the brand‘s Hi-Wirez interconnects employ an “active” DSP technology that delivers an uncompromised video signal at any length, which is crucial for integrators running HDMI in lengths of 6 meters or greater. Hi-Wirez cables are currently available in lengths ranging from 1 to 30 meters, varying in MSRP from $160 to $1,000. more

ASHLAND, MASSACHUSETTS: Crowley and Tripp, U.S. manufacturers of highly innovative ribbon microphones, announce that they have teamed with Digital Audio Service (DAS), operating out of Hamburg, for distribution in the German pro audio market. As a result of the close relationships they cultivate with their clients and their tireless search for exciting new gear, DAS, specializing in audio recording and video production equipment, is a respected distributor in the region. more

LEXINGTON, KY — ELAN Home Systems, a leading manufacturer of award-winning Multi-Room audio/video and home control systems, announced that LiteTouch, a pioneering manufacturer of digital lighting control systems, and Bedrock Learning, a provider of foundational training for the residential technologies industry, have signed-on as the latest Sponsors for the company‘s 2007 TRIO Dealer Summit. more

The new 8XT and 12XT from L-ACOUSTICS represent the next generation of single-point-source coaxial loudspeakers. Drawing upon two decades of real world, leading edge experience dating back to the MRD coaxial concept in 1987, the new XT systems deliver the ultimate sonic performance in a compact and versatile multi-tasking package.

Featuring an extremely compact (16.6″ H x 9.8″ W x 10.6″ D) and lightweight (24.2 lbs.) design, the 8XT cabinet is the most compact model of the L-ACOUSTICS coaxial range. Operating on a frequency bandwidth of 65 Hz to 20 kHz, this response can be lowered to 32 Hz with the addition of the SB118 subwoofer. more

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, April 9, 2007 – Crestron introduces its new Isys i/O(tm) TPMC-8T 8.4-inch tabletop touchpanel, featuring an embedded Windows XP Operating System that provides secure onboard PC functionality including 802.11a/b/g wireless capabilities. TPMC-8T is the new fixed tabletop version of the award-winning TPMC-8X WiFi touchpanel, providing a stationary mounting option with wired Ethernet connectivity. The fixed-tilt design features a 37-degree angle, which is ideal for podium, table or counter surface installation in a variety of applications. The SMK-8T is an optional swivel mount accessory to permanently mount the TPMC-8T to a flat surface, while enabling a 330-degree rotation. Cables may be routed through the center of the swivel mechanism for a completely hidden solution. more

Cedar Rapids, IA – April 9, 2007 – Harman Pro Group is increasing its commitment to industry education initiatives with a $50,000 donation to the NSCA Education Foundation. more

Union City, CA – April 9, 2007 – Runco International, the leader in home video display technology, launches its broad new lineup of high altitude capable plasmas. Runco‘s six new models, including three CinemaWall™ and three PlasmaWall™ additions, are rated for use up to 9000 ft MSL (mean sea level), the perfect flat panel solutions for the high-end enthusiasts. more