West Paterson, NJ…… FSR announced the new Twister 2 CAT-5 Systems. The audio/video Twister 2 is capable of sending high resolution video and stereo audio over long distances on CAT-5 cable with an optional skew compensation feature.. The RS-232 Data/IR Twister 2 is designed for applications requiring the transport of RS-232 data and /or IR control data over long distances on CAT-5 Cable. Select either a sleek one-gang decora style unit or a functional brick style unit. more

Newington, VA – Nov. 15, 2007 – Communications Engineering, Inc. (CEI) announced today it has reached a significant milestone in a major integration project for the new National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC) at the Library of Congress Packard Campus in Culpeper, VA. CEI is handling the final designs, installation and integration of all the equipment that will be used for digitizing the massive audio and video archives at the NAVCC, which contains the world‘s largest and most comprehensive collection of films, television programs, radio broadcasts, and sound recordings. more

RICHARDSON, Texas – Nov. 7, 2007 – AMX® announced today that George Meglio has joined the company as director of global account management. In this newly-created role, Meglio is responsible for managing large customer accounts that have standardized on AMX products across multiple locations worldwide. more

Live news and stock information on scrolling LED tickers create real-life business environment on campus

SHAWNEE, KS – November 14, 2007 – Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of web-based content management software for interactive control of digital signage networks, announces seven new university and higher education customers using its LED ticker digital signage solutions. LED tickers display live news and stock quotes in a continuous, real-time feed that creates a dynamic atmosphere in university business schools and trading rooms. more

VIENNA, Virginia – November 2007 — A new Soundcraft Vi6™ digital live sound console has been installed at The Barns at Wolf Trap in time for the winter concert season, which runs annually from early October through May. The audio system at the 382-seat indoor venue, located close to Washington DC at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, was revamped in 2005 with a JBL VerTec line array system, Crown amplifiers, BSS Audio Omnidrive processing and AKG microphones. more

-Industries Most Comprehensive Compatibility Tool Drives Mount Attachment Rates –

CHICAGO, IL -November 8, 2007 – Peerless Industries, Inc., the industry leader in professional-grade audio/visual mounting solutions and the inventor of the MountFinder™ today announced a major advancement in its screen-to-mount compatibility search functionality that is geared to increasing mount attachment rates. more

New Position Addresses Christie‘s Rapidly Expanding Global Presence

CYPRESS, CA – (October 31, 2007) – Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of George D. Scheckel, Jr. to the position of Director, International Business Development for the Entertainment Solutions business division. The new position is part of a corporate expansion strategy to capitalize on the company‘s international and domestic growth in Digital Cinema. Scheckel will guide and influence business development efforts, identify new market opportunities for Digital Cinema and build deeper relationships with industry stakeholders in the exhibition and content distribution communities. more

SAN DIEGO — Oct. 31, 2007 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic is providing engineering and installation services for the new 13,000-square-foot expansion of the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center in Mission Viejo, Calif. The purpose of the facility expansion is to accommodate the community‘s needs for meeting and event space. The new A/V facilities installed by TV Magic within the community center‘s new wing will provide flexible multimedia display and presentation capabilities within the multipurpose and meeting rooms. more

Roland Systems Group announces an optional fiber optic data converter for the RSS Digital Snakes and V-Mixing System. The RSS S-OPT allows users of the M-400 V-Mixer , and S-1608 and S-4000 Digital Snake systems to easily extend transmission distances up to two kilometers. Housed in a robust half-rack chassis, the S-OPT converts RSS REAC data from Cat5e Ethernet to dual-core multimode optical fiber. The REAC protocol allows the transmission of up to 40 channels of 24-bit 96KHz digital audio. The S-OPT is extremely low latency and an ideal solution for digital audio transmission in large stadiums/venues, multi-building facilities, outdoor arenas or any application needing distances longer than 100 meters. more

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 30, 2007 — Canon U.S.A., Inc. has expanded its line of LCD Projectors with two new XGA-resolution models, both of which offer a wealth of advanced features designed to benefit their respective markets. The new high-performance Canon LV-7585 Multimedia Projector, designed for the installation market, is a large-venue model engineered for use in lecture halls, college auditoriums, houses of worship, museums, indoor shopping centers, corporate office lobbies and similar environments. Featuring 6500 ANSI Lumens of brightness, a contrast ratio of 1600:1, auto-winding filter system, numerous installer-friendly innovations and a standard 1.3x Genuine Canon Optical zoom lens (or a choice of four different optional high-quality interchangeable lenses), the Canon LV-7585 Multimedia Projector is an exceptionally impressive performer.

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