Company Applauds Industry Support and Commits to Work With Customers to Protect Wireless Microphone Transmissions

NILES, IL, November 4, 2008 — The Federal Communications Commission today voted to allow technology companies like Google, Microsoft, Dell, and Motorola to produce “white spaces� devices that will use the same radio frequency (RF) spectrum now being used by wireless microphone systems. Final text of the rules is not yet available, but the order is purported to greatly reduce the amount of clear spectrum available for use by professional audio and communications equipment. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 4, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading designer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, introduced today the new ProductionVIEW Precision Camera Controller™.

Taking the existing ProductionVIEW Super Joystickâ„¢ a step further, the Precision Camera Controller upgrades the robotic camera controller to a broadcast-quality joystick for extremely smooth and accurate pan, tilt and zoom control. In addition, it integrates CCU image control functionality into the system allowing users to control red and blue gain, detail, and iris with adjustable gain. One-push white balance (OPWB), auto white balance (AWB) and auto iris are also available to those who desire a more automated image control system. The CCU control surface gives system users real-time knobs and buttons to control each of these functions. more

SAN DIEGO — Oct. 30, 2008 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic is partnering with Sony, AJA Video, and Apple to present a workshop on file-based HD workflow. During this free event, Nov. 6 at TV Magic’s San Diego facility, the four companies will showcase industry-leading technologies, including the Sony XDCAM HD series cameras, AJA KONA capture card, and Apple’s Final Cut Pro® nonlinear editing system, that support flexible, efficient workflows in the HD realm. Special pricing offers for these leading-edge, HD-capable technologies will be available to those attending the workshop. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (October 24, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading designer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, announced today the addition of Panasonic Robotic PTZ cameras to its product line. more

A veritable who’s who of audio professionals from across the U.S. flew in to Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 10th to attend the two-day U.S. launch of the new Midas PRO6 digital console — perhaps the most eagerly anticipated pro audio product launch of the year. This was the latest in a world-wide program of global launch events for the new Midas console. more

WFX and XPastor.org Prepare Pastors for the Building Process with Day-Long Pastors X-Forum

Framingham, MA – August 14, 2008 – Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX), the leading event for church facilities and technology teams, announced today its continued partnership with XPastor.org, an organization dedicated to providing business and growth management training for church leaders, for the third Pastors X-Forum workshop on November 5, 2008 during WFX Houston. Building on the success of the previous Pastors X-Forum events, WFX and XPastor.org will again provide senior and executive pastors with the education, peer-to-peer interaction and tools needed to prepare themselves and their churches for the multifaceted building process. more

Registration Now Open for WFX Houston 2008
Expanded Conference Program, Lakewood Church Tour and Packed Expo Floor projected to Attract 5,000 Church Leaders

Framingham, MA – July 10, 2008 – EH Events, Worship Facilities and Church Production magazines, announced today that registration is now open for Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) Houston, taking place November 5 – 7, 2008 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. Now in its fourth year, WFX continues to be the leading event for church executive, facilities and tech teams as it delivers the most relevant education and latest products and services available to the house of worship market. more

WFX Announces Houston Food Bank as the Official Show Charity, Adds Special Natural Disaster Session and Creates a Unique Learning Opportunity for Churches Affected by Hurricane Ike

Framingham, MA – September 30, 2008 – In response to the devastation left by Hurricane Ike in the Houston area and across the South and Midwest, Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) announced today that elements have been added to its upcoming November program to give back to the city of Houston and all those affected. WFX is in a unique situation to provide timely education and tools to those churches that have been impacted by the storm as they are now in the wake of assessing the damages and beginning to renovate or rebuild. The WFX program, and now special session and exclusive offer from WFX, will help these churches get the answers they are looking for. WFX is taking place November 5 – 7, 2008 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX. more

Listen Technologies Corporation will participate in several events in celebration of InfoComm AV Week October 19 – 25.

“Listen Technologies is proud to be a part of bringing awareness of the prominence of AV in all of our lives� noted Russell Gentner, President. Listen will be holding an AV Open House Fundraiser to raise money to support Riley Elementary and the Salt Lake Education Foundation’s Speech and Auditory Programs and on Tuesday, October 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Other planned events include a presentation to Jordan High School science students on the AV industry, a Listen Family Feud game, a tour of Hale Centre Theatre, and employee training on the AV industry. more

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. — Oct. 14, 2008 — coolux Media Systems today announced the opening of an advanced training center that allows customers to maximize the use of the company’s award-winning Pandoras Boxâ„¢ real-time media control solutions. Located at the coolux International headquarters just outside Los Angeles, the new facility gives prospective and existing customers full access to Pandoras Box Media Systems, providing an invaluable opportunity for in-depth training led by experienced coolux technical staff. European customers can also enjoy full training sessions at the company’s headquarters in Köln, Germany. more