South San Francisco, CA — SP Controls, Inc. has announced the availability of its popular Pixie control panels in a horizontal mounting format. These panels, designed for simple control of projectors or other AV equipment, are wall mounted and emulate the functions of handheld remotes. Each Pixie can provide between 2 and 6 buttons for device control; one Pixie can control two or more display devices. more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, and Clark Powell, a North Carolina based system‘s integration provider, recently teamed up to assist St. Mark‘s Church by improving natural speech intelligibility throughout the sanctuary, while supporting amplified and un-amplified music and congregational singing, with the installation of Auralex‘s acoustical treatment products. The acoustical requirement for a growing number of churches is becoming more and more challenging with the incorporation of multimedia in the worship service.

Acoustically, long echoes were present for those seated on the church‘s platform as well as those in the first few rows of the congregational seating. Strong echoes were reflected from the rear wall surfaces of the sanctuary and from the walls to either side of the platform extension. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 12, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributer of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, announced today the release of the brand-new WallVIEW Universal PRO HD-Z700.

The WallVIEW Universal PRO HD-Z700, built around the Sony® BRC-Z700 high definition pan/tilt/zoom camera, combines high picture quality with three 1/4-type CMOS megapixel sensors and achieves a resolution of 1,120,000 total pixels. It also features a 20x optical zoom lens with an optical image stabilizer, allowing users to clearly capture small or distant objects. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 12, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributer of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, announced today the release of the WallVIEW Universal PRO HD-700, built around the Sony® BRC-H700 pan/tilt/zoom camera.

Ideal for users demanding extremely clear HD 1080i images with great detail, the WallVIEW Universal PRO HD-700 offers high picture quality and high sensitivity with three 1/3-type HD CCDs, 12x zoom and a resolution of 1,120,000 total pixels. This camera also has the widest viewing angle in the WallVIEW series, allowing users to capture wide areas of a scene such as audiences at concerts or in auditoriums. more

LAS VEGAS, NV – Wireworks, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems and custom panels, introduces its AV2000 HD/SDI MultiMedia Cabling at NAB 2008 (Booth C7924). AV2000 HD/SDI is compatible with high definition as well as serial digital interface signals, and is deal for multimedia and audio/video projects such as mobile broadcasting, post production as well as a wide range of other integrated broadcast applications. Connecting multimedia systems through one simple and reliable plug in, the AV2000 HD/SDI MultiMedia Cabling offers a practical, time and cost-efficient solution for both the installer and end-user. more

Advanced HD Production and Broadcast Facility at New Manhattan Facility Gives TBN a Solid Presence in New York City

SAN DIEGO — March 5, 2008 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic today announced that it has completed a new HD-capable TV production and broadcast facility in Manhattan for Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world‘s largest Christian television network. Located on the corner of 15th and Park Avenue, the installation will support production of TBN‘s digital TV channel in New York and support theatrical and motion picture debuts. more

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — March 4, 2008 — BTX Technologies, Inc. introduces a new multi-connector system that provides a single connector for multiple signals. Ideal for broadcast and A/V applications, the new ProBlox™ system enables quick set-up and tear-down, saving installers both time and money in the field. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — March 6, 2008 — Furman/Panamax, a world-leading provider of power management solutions, today announced the new Merit Export Series of single-space rackmount power conditioners. Ideally suited for professional commercial installations and music industry applications, this marks the first time that Furman‘s Merit Series will be available to customers in 220V-240V countries. more

BUENOS AIRES: Sergio Molho, founding partner of the Walters-Storyk Design Group Latin American office, www.wsdg.com reports the company has been awarded the acoustic consultants contract for a major new MTV production facility.

“This new complex will support full production and post production for MTV, Nick and VH1 in Buenos Aires,” Molho says. “The facility will include: two television studios, a Master Control Room, eleven Video Edit Suites an Audio Post Suite and over 2000 sq. feet of production offices, conference rooms and support space.” more

Crestron today introduced its CLS-EXP line of lighting expansion modules. Providing integrators with an added level of versatility when integrating Crestron dimmers and lighting solutions, the CLS-EXP modules enable the Crestron iLux™ integrated lighting system and other Crestron lighting dimmers to handle more load types, a wider range of voltages, and larger loads.
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