Heilbronn, June 15th, 2011: In Orlando beyerdynamic will present individual microphones and new solutions for tour guide, interpretation and conference applications at booth 1421, Central Hall.
The focus is on the new Classis series for installations. Gooseneck and boundary microphones for table or overhead installations combine a sophisticated, unobtrusive design with an innovative technology. Due to the new Scudioâ„¢ technology there are no problems using wireless mobile devices simultaneously. The Scudioâ„¢ technology includes many electronic and mechanical characteristics to eliminate unwanted interferences by wireless mobile devices, where the patented shielding of the capsule in all microphones is an important detail. The interaction of all Scudioâ„¢ features ensures the optimum audio quality and speech intelligibility of all beyerdynamic installation microphones of the new generation.
The high gain before feedback of the gooseneck microphones allows a higher volume of the PA system.
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CHICAGO – June 1, 2011 – NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the enhancement of its most durable large-screen product line, the P Series, with two new models. The 40-inch P402 and 46-inch P462 are direct replacements for the acclaimed P401 and P461, and are 1-inch thinner in depth. NEC also announced the addition of the P402-AVT, P402-TMX4D, P462-AVT and P462-TMX4D to the P Series lineup.

These professional-grade, industrial-strength LCD displays are intended for 24/7 operation and as such include additional thermal protection, internal temperature sensors with self-diagnostics and fan-based technology to prevent overheating. The P402 and P462 are ideal in quick-service restaurants, airports, public information environments, healthcare facilities and retail stores. An added technology to these models is the Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) compliant expansion slot, the industry’s first standardized option slot that aims to simplify digital more

San Francisco, Calif., June 2, 2011, (InfoComm 2011—Booth#1062) — Several of the latest technologies and systems from Grass Valley™ that solve complex A/V production and presentation problems in a highly efficient and cost-effective way will be on display during the InfoComm 2011 conference, scheduled for June 11-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

This year, Grass Valley’s products will be exhibited by Starin Marketing (booth #1062), a North American distribution partner for Grass Valley Pro AV products. Starin also assists its customers in the selection and installation of portable and fixed presentation systems.

Among a number of useful technologies displayed in hands-on demonstrations, the ADVC-G Series of signal converters from Grass Valley represent a new benchmark in the industry by offering support for full bandwidth “any signal-in, any signal-out� conversions in small footprint “brick-style� form factors that are as versatile as they are powerful.
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InfoComm Booth # 1343

FSR TO SPONSOR INDUSTRY CONCERT AT INFOCOMM 2011 FEATURING DRUNK UNKLES

Woodland Park, NJ — FSR will sponsor the InfoComm concert that promises to rock the house. The charity event, to be held on June 16th from 9-11 at B.B. King’s Restaurant and Blues Club, will feature the industry’s own blues band – Drunk Unkles – and will raise money for the NSCA Education Foundation. FSR, long time patron of both the band and the cause, is demonstrating its support by serving as a Bronze Sponsor.

“I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of working with the Unkles as an individual and as a representative of FSR for over two decades,� stated Jan Sandri, FSR president. “They’re not only a hugely talented group, but their generosity has helped escalate the industry’s level more

BUENA PARK, Calif. —Alfred “AL-Tee� Williams has worked as a front of house and monitor engineer with artists such as Kool and the Gang, The SOS Band, Tank, Rachelle Farrell, Angie Stone, Fantasia, and currently with R&B artist Jay Sean. His choice in mixing boards then, and now, is the Yamaha PM5D. Williams said the console’s dynamic performance helps the artist keep the rhythm pumping on the stage.

“In today’s world, digital consoles are the ‘whatz, how and now’ and used at every venue around the world, states “AL-Tee�. The Yamaha PM5D is the board that I can count on seeing no matter where I travel. It’s one of the user-friendliest digital consoles to work with, especially for engineers that are more familiar with analog mixing boards and for the digitally inclined as well. Some of my ‘seasoned’ engineer friends also agree how easy the 5D is to use more

Almo Professional A/V Names Three Vice Presidents

Melody Craigmyle, John Riley and Steve Stacy Instrumental in Company’s
Rapid Ascent; Leaders in Partner Sales, Training/Education and Support

Philadelphia, PA — June 1, 2011 — Almo Professional A/V, the nation’s fastest growing Pro A/V distributor, today announced the promotion of three employees to vice president positions within its professional audio/visual division. Melody Craigmyle has been named vice president of marketing, and John Riley and Steve Stacy are now vice presidents of sales in the Eastern and Western regions respectively.

According to Sam Taylor, executive vice president and COO at Almo Professional A/V, all three have made significant contributions to the growth of the division. He explained that because of their leadership, Almo Pro A/V channel partners have access to training, services and support that far exceeds the traditional distributor experience in the audiovisual industry.

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Wind Tunnel Test Engineer communicates with test crews on Clear-Com V-Series Panel.

NASA Ames/Air Force 40 x 80 Wind Tunnel with Large Rotor Test Apparatus used for full-scale helicopter design and test

MOFFETT FIELD, CA. ─ Clear-Com®, a global leader in critical voice communication systems, is pleased to announce that its intercom systems were implemented at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Complex (NFAC), located at NASA’s Ames Research Center, for communicating and coordinating wind tunnel test operations across the facility. The Eclipse-Median digital matrix intercom system, V-Series user control panels and CellCom Integra wireless beltpacks are bridging the communications gap among the test engineers. more

JESSUP, MARYLAND – MAY 2011: Proof that analog audio is a powerful force in the digital age, the Foo Fighters’ recent analog effort, Wasting Light, debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart last month. The album, which moved more than 235,000 copies in its first week, was recorded and mixed completely on a 32-channel API 1608 console in frontman Dave Grohl’s untreated garage and spare room. Although many consoles would have fit Grohl’s spacing and input requirements, the API 1608 and its sixteen-channel expander stood out as the perfect mix of uncompromising professionalism, flexible topology and functional size.

“The API sound is great for rock,” said Wasting Light producer Butch Vig. “It’s not subtle and it’s not soft. When you turn the gain up on an EQ, you can really hear it. It’s musical. We drove the 1608 more

Fort Lee, N.J. – FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will highlight a variety of recently introduced products at the 2011 InfoComm Show, which runs June 15-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Demonstrating in Booth 5751, FOR-A will showcase its FA-9500 multipurpose signal processor, HVS-350HS HD/SD 1.5 M/E digital video switcher, FVW-500HS HD/SD video writer, LTR-100HS video archive recorder, MV-3200 Series multi-viewer and MV-1600HS Series multi-viewer.

“InfoComm has always been a key show for us,� said Pedro Silvestre, FOR-A Corporation of America, Sales Director. “It’s the world’s largest conference for the professional AV industry, which along with broadcast, is one of the top areas we serve. Our company’s research and development focuses its design criterion on products and features that will benefit video professionals working in this challenging but dynamic field. We see our more

SINGAPORE – MAY 2011: In response to unprecedented sales growth throughout both the established and the burgeoning Asian countries, Symetrix announces the formation of a new position, Technical Sales Engineer for Asia, and announces the appointment of Singapore-based Hock Thang to the position. Thang possesses a deep understanding of the Symetrix product line from his prior experience as a technical sales associate in the region, and he will employ that knowledge to assist Asian Symetrix customers with their technical questions both pre- and post-sale.

“Hiring Hock to this newly created position represents a big step forward for Symetrix in Asia,” said Paul Roberts, vice president of sales and marketing at Symetrix. “It’s clear that our Asian distributors are making substantial contributions to Symetrix’ growth, and we want to support their present and future efforts by creating this dedicated technical sales position for the region. We’re especially excited that Hock more