Global Supplier Leads Industry in Products Complying with Spreading ‘Low Smoke, Zero Halogen’ Standards for Safer Insulation Materials

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Mar. 20, 2008 —Liberty Wire & Cable, worldwide supplier of a broad and expanding range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, offers a wide selection of environmentally friendly Halogen-Free wire and cable products. The products comply with spreading Green Market requirements for eliminating potentially dangerous chemicals from common insulation materials like PVC. When burned, the chemicals produce heavy smoke, corrosive gases and hazardous fumes. more

LAS VEGAS, NV ­— Wireworks Corporation, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems, features the DT12 Audio Cabling System at NAB 2008 (Booth C7924). Consisting of a DT12 sports broadcast breakout box, trunks and tails, the DT12 Audio Cabling System is designed for rigorous sports applications and is suitable for a wide range of indoor and outdoor sporting events, such as basketball, golf and football. more

LAS VEGAS, NV – Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, introduces its enhanced 32 Amp PowerCon® at NAB 2008 (Booth N9029), for the demanding current handling and power transfer required for high-power broadcast distribution systems.

Neutrik‘s enhanced 32 Amp PowerCon is a locking 3-conductor AC connector system with contacts for line, neutral and pre-mating ground. Ideal for high-power distribution systems and supplies for professional audio and lighting broadcast equipment, it replaces appliance couplers wherever a very rugged solution, in combination with a locking device, is required in order to guarantee a safe power connection. The system consists of two connectors – a chassis receptacle and an in-line cable connector with locking mechanism. 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

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

LAS VEGAS, NV – Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, continues to offer innovations in state-of-the-art audio connectivity with the introduction of its IP65 rated OpticalCon® at NAB 2008 (Booth N9029). The well-established solid and ruggadized-protected fiber optic connector system has now been upgraded for dust tight and water jet protection. more

Strategic Partnership Expands WireLogic‘s Market Presence in North America and Europe

IRVINE, Calif. — March 4, 2008 – In a strategic move to expand its market presence, WireLogic™, a division of The Quest Group (parent company of AudioQuest and ITC), today announced that it has partnered with Gardner Bender. Under the agreement, Gardner Bender will provide distribution and other sales support functions for WireLogic‘s A/V connectivity solutions in the North American-based Do It Yourself (DIY) channel as well as in select European companies. more

SALT LAKE CITY — March 6, 2008 –Utah Scientific today announced that it has completed the delivery of a large package of routing switchers for use at the upcoming summer games in Beijing. The package consists of four large UTAH-400 HD routers for use in the main broadcast center and 34 smaller UTAH-100 HD routers for use in the various event venues. more

LAKEWOOD, NJ, MARCH 3, 2008 – In order to help InfoComm bring the latest industry trends to professionals working in all areas of the pro AV market through its Academy Installation Courses, Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, recently donated thousands of connectors to the organization‘s educational services. Now, attendees can get a first-hand-look at connectivity. more

A television station wants to distribute Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) programming from its main studio to its transmitter. The station has established requirements to meet its programming and operational needs. Configurations of one to four SD and one HD signal will be sent to their transmitter location. They will backhaul a satellite and off-air confidence monitoring feed from the transmitter site. more