Electrosonic Systems Inc. (Electrosonic) has provided new AV equipment for the renovation of the State of Oklahoma’s Emergency Operations Center in Oklahoma City, which boosts the facility’s ability to handle crisis situations ranging from severe weather to homeland security issues. “The installation enables the Center to make better use of AV support to manage emergencies affecting the state,” says Electrosonic project manager Chris Hart. more

The following information is courtesy of the 2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Designers’ Choice Awards. For more information on how to become a member of CEDIA, or information on its awards program please visit www.cedia.org or call (800) 669-5329.

2007 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards Entry: Best Theme Theater

Our client came to us as an avid science-fiction enthusiast who wanted an over-the-top home theater. Conversations focused around a spaceship theme, and initial concepts and plans for a theater that replicated the bridge of the Starship Enterprise-Voyager were created. more

Austin, Texas – May 1, 2008 – SI (www.sicreens.com) is proud to announce that its new “Screen Wizard” (www.siscreens.com/partners/wizard/index.php) projector screen selection tool is now active. SI’s Screen Wizard is the most powerful tool in the industry that educates beginners, videophiles, and sales personnel on selecting the best screen and screen materials for any front projection application. more

TV One has developed a new long-armed rack kit to ensure a new stable support for their 19-inch rack units.

ERLANGER, KY, April 29, 2008— TV One announces the arrival of the new RM-110 long-armed rack kit. Produced due to customer demand, it is designed to give extra support of their 19-inch rack units when installing them into a standard 19-inch rack cabinet. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md., April 28, 2008 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the video, audio, and security industries, is proud to announce it will feature its new PMC-S small projector enclosure during InfoComm 2008, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from June 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth N6932. more

AUSTIN, Texas. – 3M Super Close Projection Systems 700 Series brings all the right components together in the new 3M SCP712 modular design. Designed with a modular “build what you need” concept, the 3M SCP712 is a simple and cost effective solution that offers customers flexibility while providing them the functionality that best fits their environment and budget needs. more

Italy, 21 April 2008 - Located at the Nişantaşi quarter of Istanbul, the new City’s Nişantaşi shopping mall is entirely in keeping with its surroundings, one of Istanbul’s most exclusive and expensive shopping districts.

With the mall designed to be the fashion centre of the capital, City’s Nişantaşi’s owner has installed 10 Lighthouse screens to show a range of suitably eye-catching promotional visuals. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md., April 21, 2008 — Video Mount Products (www.videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the video, audio, and security industries, is proud to announce it will debut the ER-LCD1017 LCD monitor rack mount at InfoComm 2008, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from June 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth N6932.

“In many commercial and security applications, space is at a premium,” said Keith Fulmer, president of VMP. “Often there is no room for a wall mount, or a specific room’s usable space can only be dedicated to rack mounts. Video Mount Products’ ER-LCD1017 LCD rack mount has been designed specifically for these scenarios.” more

Austin, Texas – April 18, 2008 – SI (www.sicreens.com) is proud to announce that its new award-winning Black Diamond™ projector screen is now shipping. Black Diamond recently won a “Best of Demo Alley” award during the Electronic House Expo Spring 2008 trade show.

“The exclusive technologies in our Black Diamond projector screen represent a breakthrough in picture quality for home theater applications,” explained Aaron Reilly, SI CTO. “Black Diamond enhances projector performance by creating the ultimate contrast (blacker blacks, whiter whites) and color accuracy (with added vibrant color delivery) in both ‘dark’ and ‘bright’ environments.” more

The Gefen HDMI over RGB extension system uses 5-BNC coax cables to deliver 1080p full HD video up to 330-feet (100m) in distance. This allows existing analog displays and projectors to be upgraded on both ends while retaining the existing cable infrastructure to transmit digital high definition signals.

“This is the ideal system for buildings that are using RGBHV projectors and would like to replace them but not rip into the walls to rewire the extension,” said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO, Gefen Inc. more