Minnesota Supreme Court Installs Vaddio Camera Systems to Create Hands-Free Video Recording and Streaming

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 9, 2010) – The Minnesota Supreme Court, sometimes called the “court of last resort�, is Minnesota’s highest appellate court and is unlike any other in the state (http://www.mncourts.gov). Because the Supreme Court plays a vital role in the constitutional system, providing efficient technology for its citizens is essential. When the Supreme Court decided to upgrade their courtrooms, they looked to Minneapolis-based audiovisual integrator, MSpace, to integrate Vaddio camera systems into Courtroom 300. more

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — June 22, 2010 — To complement its bolstered in-house wall plate and panel manufacturing capabilities, BTX, a global value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface and integration products, today announced a free new software solution that makes it easier than ever for customers to order and configure the company’s professional line of wall plates and panels. more

The revolutionary HDMI-EZ HDMI termination system is the latest game changer from connectivity leader Comprehensive Cable.

For the first time ever, installers can quickly and easily terminate HDMI 1.4 capable assemblies (4k x 2k, 3D, Deep Color, 1080p and more) to custom lengths in the field using Comprehensive’s exciting new HDMI-EZ termination system. This unique new product finally allows both commercial and residential installers to fully utilize the HD signals of their sources and displays without converting them by giving them the ability to run and terminate HDMI cables to the exact lengths needed on demand as they have done with analog cables for years. more

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — June 9, 2010 — PPC(R) today introduced its new PRO(TM) line of connectors and cables designed to provide flexibility for A/V professionals at live events, in the studio, and for commercial installations. The devices allow for solderless, customized cable lengths suited to every run and venue, saving installers time and hassle in the field while reducing human error. Unlike typical bulky solderless connectors, the PRO devices feature a compact, low-profile design while providing the same signal strength, integrity, and mechanical retention of soldered connections. more

Apantac LLC, designer and developer of multiviewers and signal processing is launching their new Conference Connect solution at InfoComm booth N1844.

Conference Connect is designed for conferences and meetings with multiple presenters. Conference Connect allows up to 120 VGA inputs (e.g. laptops) to share a single projector or display within a 1,000 foot (300 meter) range. It provides an AV extension and switching solution between presenters with a single click of a button. more

Apantac LLC, designer and developer of multiviewers and signal processing is expanding their MT HOOD series of VGA and HDMI Extenders, Splitters, and Receivers, and HDMI Matrix Switchers at InfoComm booth N1844. more

Atlona Technologies has aggressively sought to incorporate the latest AV technologies into their product lines. Today the company continues this aim announcing 3D support across multiple products including their HD570 Multi Channel HDMI Audio De-embedder. This popular Atlona unit is designed to copy audio from an HDMI signal and output it over multiple analog channels and in addition use will still be able to enjoy the audio on the hdmi output. “This is the first of many products within our convert line that will feature 3D support� Said Michael Khain, Atlona’s Head of Product Development. “We want to make sure our customers will be able to use new 3D technologies exactly the way they want to.� The AT-HD570 will allow users to retrieve high quality digital audio signal from any HDMI source, including 3D sources. more

Vaddio’s New OneLINK Technology Reduces Number of Cables Required for Installation

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 7, 2010) – Vaddio’s OneLINK revolutionary digital bus technology reduces the number of cables required in any videoconferencing or presentation installation. With OneLINK, power, video and control are passed over a single bi-directional Cat. 5e cable. more

~ LTI-1 and LTIBLOX on Display ~

LAS VEGAS, NV – The RapcoHorizon Company, a leading manufacturer of audio/video interfacing and cable equipment, will showcase its LTI-1 stereo and LTIBLOX mono laptop interfacing devices at InfoComm 2010 (Booth 7722). Laptop interface solutions have become a necessary piece of equipment among the DJ and electronic musician industries, which rely heavily on computers for their audio setups. more

Now Shipping, the ProStrip 10/20 Cuts and Strips 10-20 AWG Solid and 12-22 Stranded Wire, while the ProStrip 16/30 Cuts and Strips 16-30 AWG Solid and 18-32 AWG Stranded Wire

Camarillo, Calif., June 3, 2010 – Platinum Tools (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to launch its ProStrip wire strippers (P/Ns: 15003C & 15005C) at InfoComm 2010, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from June 9-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth C4365. more