WALLINGFORD, CT – November 03, 2010 – Discover Video, LLC (www.discovervideo.com), a leader in video streaming and conferencing products and solutions, today announced that West Hartford Community Television (WHC-TV) streamed election night coverage from Democratic and Republican headquarters using Discover Video’s new mobile broadcasting system. The system provided DVD quality video and audio which was telecast live on the WHC-TV Channels 5 as well as the WHC-TV website.

“The Discover Video mobile broadcasting system allowed us to cover both political parties simultaneously� said Jennifer Evans, Executive Director, West Hartford Community TV. “In the past we taped the activities at both party headquarters,drove the tapes back and had volunteers running in at the last minute with interviews. Often, we were editing interviews past 1a.m. for telecast the next morning. Discover Video’s system gave us the ability to broadcast the party speeches and celebrations LIVE on TV and the Internet. This more

WALLINGFORD, CT – October 20, 2010 – Discover Video, LLC (www.discovervideo.com), a leader in video streaming and conferencing products and solutions, today announced its new H.264 Live Flash Transcoder. The Discover Video Transcoder (DVT) converts live MPEG-2 or Windows Media streams to MPEG-4/H.264 for Flash or QuickTime viewing. The DVT is available as software or loaded on a server, transcoding up to 30 streams simultaneously. more

Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the PowerCageâ„¢ 1600, a rack-mountable, 16-slot enclosure that supports a wide range of Extron fiber optic and twisted pair A/V transmitter and receiver boards. Providing an efficient way to power and mount multiple transmitters and receivers, the PowerCage 1600 simplifies integration for large, rack-mounted systems. The PowerCage 1600 also features an optional redundant, hot-swappable power supply plus active power and thermal management to optimize reliability in mission-critical environments where continuous, 24/7 operations is essential. The hot-swappable, modular design allows for replacing or upgrading boards in the field at any time, without having to power down the system. more

WebDT signage at Taipei City Hall Bus Terminal

WebDT Signage System Drives Home Dynamic Customer Communications at Taipei City Hall Bus Station

DT Research – San Jose, CA – October 5, 2010 – DT Researchâ„¢, Inc., an industry leader in the development of information appliances for vertical markets, today announced the installation of the WebDT SA2000 digital signage appliances at the Taipei City Hall Bus Station in Taiwan, a major transportation hub for Taiwan’s capital. more

September 28, 2010 — Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids – the leading provider of tools and solutions for bringing television, movie and Web content to wider audiences — announced today that the company’s StreamZHD Live ABR adaptive streaming encoder has been honored with two prestigious industry awards. StreamZHD Live ABR was honored with the CSI Award for ‘Best Web TV Technology or Service’ and a TV Technology Europe Superior Technology (STAR) Award. The awards were presented during the IBC Conference and Exhibition in Amsterdam. more

This month, Apantac, a Portland, Oregon based technology provider for the broadcast, government and professional AV markets, is celebrating two years of designing and manufacturing award-winning Multiviewers, Extenders / Receivers / Splitters, Switches, Fiber Extenders and a variety of other image and signal processing and extension solutions.

A number of key technology providers have supported Apantac in the development of their products and have commented on Apantac’s two year anniversary. more

Platinum Tools’ 4Mapper Coax Tester is the Solution to Find and Identify Single or Multiple Coax Cables Connected to Televisions, Security Cameras, Splitters, Monitors or Routers.

CAMARILLO, Calif., Sept. 20, 2010 – Platinum Tools (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to announce that it will debut its new 4Mapper Coax Tester at the 2010 CEDIA Expo, held in Atlanta from Sept. 23-26 at the Georgia World Congress Center, booth 3869. Scheduled to ship by Oct. 1, Platinum Tools will be demoing the 4Mapper, as well as its new VDV MapMaster tester, during the show. more

Simplify with an Intelix 8×8 Twisted Pair Matrix from Liberty AV
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, September 13, 2010—In a move underscoring its solid commitment to making the transition from analog to digital as easy as possible, Liberty AV Solutions is now offering the Intelix model DIGI-VGA-SD-8×8 Twisted Pair Matrix. Combining a comprehensive audio/video switcher with Intelix’s industry-leading twisted pair extenders, the device provides eight analog video and stereo inputs that can be distributed to eight twisted pair outputs in any combination. Ideally suited for applications that incorporate a diverse collection of components within a single AV system, the 8×8 matrix eliminates long, unwieldy cable runs and provides a template of true matrix switching within which any input can be switched to any output. more

PowerBridge

Liberty AV to show power relocation and cable conceal kit at CEDIA 2010

ATLANTA, GA, September 23, 2010—Items on display in the Liberty AV booth (#2318) at this year’s CEDIA Expo will include the Colorado Springs, Colorado-based company’s PowerBridge in-wall power outlet relocation and cable conceal kit. more

Cougar 3 32X32 with Ethernet Panels

Amsterdam, IBC, September 11, 2010- PESA, a leading provider of broadcast and Pro AV distribution and router transport solutions now offers a local control panel or the ability to include Ethernet control panels to its line of mid-sized 32X32 Cougar-3 routing switchers. PESA’s new line of Ethernet panels – expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2011- will include a 32X32, 16X16, or 16X4 button configuration housed in a 1U frame. more