New Aavelin SignMate Supplies Signage Solutions in Small Spaces.

Corvallis, OR – MagicBox, Inc. an industry leader in Digital Signage and Video messaging, has announced the Aavelin SignMate, the newest addition to the Aavelin product line.

The new Aavelin SignMate provides the functionality, ease of use and reliability of the current Aavelin offering in a new, compact design – perfect for mounting behind displays. SignMate brings all of the power of the Aavelin AV 400P into a smaller package. Use text, graphics, Flash, crawl lines, logo graphics, and a host of available options including RSS data feeds and weather forecasts to make your digital signs as dynamic and attention-grabbing as possible. Recent upgrades to the EZ Stream Software option allow the SignMate to dynamically pull data from EMS Software solutions such as PeopleCube, Dean Evans and Delphi. With Ethernet support built-in, SignMate can turn any display into a dynamic, more

PACIFIC, MO, January 3, 2008–Lowell National Sales Manager Jeff Garstick announced that beginning in 2008, Millar Electronics will be leading the manufacturer’s sales activities throughout Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina with branch offices in Kennesaw, Georgia and Franklin Tennessee, the rep firm will provide professional support, product and system expertise for Lowell‘s diverse rack, power and audio product groups.

“Lowell is excited to welcome Millar Electronics to the sales team,” Garstick said. “Their reputation for providing excellent service and customer support, combined with their enthusiasm and knowledge of the converging marketplace, makes them a perfect fit for Lowell‘s expanding product lines in Racks, Power, and Audio.” more

COWON America is now shipping the full-featured COWON A3 portable multimedia player (PMP). The COWON A3 delivers a wide-range of high-end audio/video capabilities, including direct recording from external A/V devices (TV, VCR or camcorder) and high-definition video decoding for viewing on a 4-inch widescreen color TFT LCD. Product highlights include optimized digital video performance courtesy of the latest Texas Instruments DaVinci DM6441 digital media processor and increased hard-drive capacity up to 60GB. more

Kramer Electronics has introduced the VP-26 presentation switcher, offering four independent routing switchers as well as a master audio switcher all in one box, and capable of passing computer graphics video, s-Video, component, composite or SDI signals at high bandwidth. Its multi-functionality, full feature set, and compact size make the VP-26 ideal in robust presentation and multimedia environments. more

Warsaw, IN – December 26, 2007 – Da-Lite Screen Company is pleased to expand its presentation product line to include two new powerful laser pointers. A pen style and a jumbo model are both available. The pen style features a clip and the jumbo model is intended for the rental market. Both models include a foam lined case. The green laser pointer is designed for situations where red is not desirable, such as bright rooms, long distances, or for rear projection applications. Da-Lite‘s laser pointers carry a one year warranty and are available for immediate shipping. more

TEMPE, AZ — As part of an upcoming Laptop Initiative, Holophone‘s H3-D surround microphone has been added to The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences‘ equipment locker. Starting December 14th, each student enrolled in the Conservatory will be given a laptop package including Apple MacBook with Logic Studio, Pro Tools™, M-Powered Academic, an M-Audio Fast Track Pro interface, Sennheiser EH 150 headphones and a Sennheiser 815S-X mic. Now students will be able to take their H3-D recordings and mix it on their laptops in 5.1. more

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 7, 2008 — Wisdom Audio (www.wisdomaudio.com), the leader in planar magnetic technologies with more than 85 years on-staff experience, is proud to announce that it will feature its new Sage Series high end architectural and in-room audio systems at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan 7-10 at The Venetian, booth 30-235.

Initially, Wisdom Audio will bring to market four speaker configurations, ranging from 20 inches to 75 inches tall, each available as an in-wall, on-wall, or freestanding solution. Multiple center channels, a multi-woofer in-wall sub enclosure, integrated Audyssey Laboratories™ room correction software, and dedicated electronics round out the new product offerings. Sage Series speakers incorporate new generation proprietary thin film planar magnetic drivers which allow for its narrow and shallow physical characteristics. more

The S2-101AA Professional Audio Power Amplifier has joined the TV One S2 Series line-up.

ERLANGER, KY, December 19, 2007–The S2-101AA Stereo Audio Power Amplifier is the latest additional to TV One‘s functional S2 Series. It provides for a wide range of audio input connections including RCA jacks, Mini-Combicon Terminal jacks and a 3.5mm single ended jack to accommodate PC audio inputs. The output connectors utilize spring loaded terminals for connection to external speakers. The S2-101AA has a MSRP of $595 and is available now. more

Warsaw, IN – December 18, 2007 – Da-Lite Screen Company announces the introduction of the Mobile Automated Confidence Monitor, the MPS-ACM, to its line of presentation products. The MPS-ACM includes a 6-foot power cord and a radio frequency remote with a range of 30 feet. The MPS-ACM will work universally with most flat panel monitors and the unique rail mounting system ensures an easy installation for the monitor with the added security of a key operated lock. Heavy duty five inch casters provide a safe and stable transport of flat panel monitors when navigating uneven surfaces. The nominal height of the top of the monitor is adjustable up to 42”. The MPS-ACM will hold up to 130 lbs., will tilt upward between 15 and 50 degrees from vertical and is standard with a black powder coated finish. A manual version, the MPS-MCM, is also available. more

Solid State Logic is extremely pleased to announce the installation of thirteen AWS 900+ Analog Workstation Systems and thirteen XLogic X-Rack Modular Rack Systems at Full Sail Real World Education, one of the most prestigious and innovative colleges in the field of entertainment media. This is the largest single installation of AWS 900+ consoles and X-Racks in the world. more