MINNEAPOLIS, MN (February 8, 2010) – When Hamilton Health Sciences started development of their new research institute, the David Braley Cardiac Vascular and Stroke Research Institute at Hamilton General Hospital, they needed an AV system capable of broadcasting two internationally recognized and well-established groups of scientists on a global scale. This new Institute will form a collaborative organizational structure by bringing together the Population Health Research Institute (PPHRI), currently led by Dr. Salim Yusuf, and the Henderson Research Centre (HRC), which is led by Dr. Jeffrey Weitz, with people around the world on a daily basis. more

ATLANTA, GA –Digital Projection International (DPI) an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems, announced the first shipments of the VIP 3000 warp and blend solution. DPI’s VIP 3000 is a powerful multi-format switcher with the highest quality image processing, specifically optimized for projection applications. Broadly flexible warp and blend capability, combined with superb image scaling, broadcast grade de-interlacing, outstanding noise reduction and image enhancement technology make the VIP 3000 the most powerful warp-enabled image scaler available. more

ATLANTA, GA – Digital Projection International (DPI) an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems, announced a key sponsorship role in infoComm’s AV Technology Today conference. Held on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC, the conference will offer commercial AV dealers early access to new audiovisual products and apps, plus hands-on demonstrations conducted by numerous technology manufacturers. more

ATLANTA, GA – Digital Projection International (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems was recently chosen as Official Provider of Video Projection for the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.

The Sundance Film Festival is the world’s largest and most influential festival for independent films. This year’s festival is under the guidance of new director John more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Feb. 1, 2010 — SENCORE, an engineering leader in high-quality signal transmission, today announced the addition of the Klein K-10 Colorimeter to its expanding portfolio of products. Fast, accurate, sensitive, and sturdy enough for field use, the Klein K-10 analyzes and measures light and color to support the best possible image quality in high-end audio/video and home cinema systems, display manufacture and QA, production and post production, digital cinema, and more. more

Key Features in Version 4.0 Include Added Grayscale/Gamma Calibration and Luminance Adjustment

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Feb. 1, 2010 — SENCORE, an engineering leader in high-quality signal transmission, today joined with partner SpectraCal to launch Version 4.0 of its CEDIA award-winning ColorPro by CalMAN 3D calibration software. more

Enhancements Make Unique MP500 MediaPro Faster and More Effective at Troubleshooting HDMI-Based A/V Systems

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Feb. 1, 2010 — SENCORE, an engineering leader in high-quality signal transmission, today announced it has added enhancements to its powerful MP500 MediaPro handheld generator and HDMI analyzer that make it even faster and more effective at optimizing operation of complex HDMI-based audio/video systems. more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Feb. 1, 2010 — SENCORE, an engineering leader in high-quality signal transmission, today announced it has added new features to its renowned RadianceXE™ and RadianceXD™ video processors, flexible switching and distribution hubs for high-end audio/video systems that also assure delivery of top quality, distortion-free picture and sound. more

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 3, 2010 ─ Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, is pleased to announce the sale of its innovative Hybrid Network (Hybrid Time-Division Multiplexing [TDM] Matrix/IP Server Network) to KPIX-TV/KBCW-TV, a major group-owned duopoly in the San Francisco Bay Area. KPIX has purchased a Hybrid Network, a solution comprised of the Eclipse® Omega Version 5.1 digital matrix intercom system, an IVC-32 32-channel high-density IP connection card, IP-enabled V-Series user control panels, Clear-Com Concert™ 2.0 user licenses, an E-Que card and integrated wireless CellCom system. more

Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the USB Extender, a two-piece transmitter and receiver set for extending USB up to 450 feet (135 meters) on a single, standard CAT 5/5e/6 or CAT 7 cable. The USB Extender is compatible with USB 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0 and includes a four port hub supporting simultaneous connection of up to four USB devices. The USB Extender is ideal for use in applications utilizing the Extron Annotator and remote touchscreen displays, as well as for applications that require the remote location of USB peripherals such as interactive whiteboards, keyboards, mice, and other HID-human input devices. It can also be used with USB 2.0 peripherals that require high data transfer speeds, including webcams and document scanners as well as thumb drives and other mass storage devices. more