Joint Motion Graphics Seminars with Adobe to Illustrate Benefits of a Combined MAXON CINEMA 4D and Adobe Creative Suite 3 Workflow

MAXON, February 6, 2008 – MAXON Computer, the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, today announced the 2008 schedule of its highly anticipated Power Integration Tour. The tour is a joint road show with Adobe Systems Incorporated that highlights the ease of integrating MAXON CINEMA 4D 3D software with Adobe® Creative Suite® 3 Production Premium for a powerful 2D/3D cross platform solution. Representatives from both companies will present a range of dynamic visual effects and compelling motion graphics presentations geared to creative professionals seeking to integrate these two industry-leading software applications into film, video, DVD, Web, and mobile devices pipelines. The Power Integration Tour kicked off in seven markets in 2007, drew over 1,500 participants and was deemed an overwhelming success by attendees and industry notables. more

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 28, 2008–For the 13th year in a row, Capitol Sales Company will provide a two-day education conference for system integrators and electronic system contractors who support the consumer electronic and custom installation industry. The Dealer Education and Technology Showcase, which has seen attendee increases year-over-year, will feature more than 70 classes and 70-plus product manufacturers exhibiting their solutions. more

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 — Coincident with the opening of Winter NAMM, Eventide has launched a new state-of-the-art Eventide.com website that will serve as a venue and forum for users around the world. By registering on the site, users can sign up for a drawing on March 23, 2008 for a TimeFactor Twin Delay Stompbox. The new site features threaded user forums, a product support knowledge base, and comprehensive information on Eventide‘s full range of products – from the history-shaping effects processors to the progressive Anthology II ProTools plug-in bundle and the new critically acclaimed Stompbox pedals. more

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WASHINGTON – JANUARY 2008: Few small to mid-sized churches have bona fide audio professionals on staff, which often makes delivering pristine, spirit-inspiring sound reinforcement for Sunday service challenging at best and discouraging at worst. In light of this, Fits & Starts Productions designed the “How To Church Sound Workshops” to quickly bring novices up to speed on the most effective practices for turning their muddy, feedback-riddled services into paragons of clarity. Renowned sound engineer and skillful instructor Mike Sokol teaches the workshops, which are currently on an 18-city tour of the East, Southeast, and Midwest from now until May. Hector LaTorre produces the workshops, and leading audio signal processing specialist Symetrix is sponsoring them. more

Allen & Heath will unveil a fifth model in the new ZED range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production, at the forthcoming NAMM show in Anaheim, CA, in January 2008.

The new ZED-24 stereo mixer provides 23 independent sources to the mix, 10 independent outputs, 4 aux sends (2 pre and 2 post fade), a USB send and return (for PC or Mac recording, playback and effects), a unique dual stereo input capability, and advanced monitoring facilities. more

PROJECTIONDESIGN AND BG CORP PARTNER AT CES TO DEMO THE ULTIMATE HOME THEATER EXPERIENCE EXTREME BUILT-IN THEATER AT ITS BEST

See projectiondesign, CES 2008 at the Residence Inn Convention Center – January 9th and 10th

Ridgefield, NJ (January 5, 2008) – At CES 2008 in Las Vegas, projectiondesign, the leading manufacturer of advanced professional and consumer digital light processing (DLP®) projectors for residential home theater, business and eCinema, will showcase its Action! model three 1080 DLP® projector with the sound muscle it deserves – patented planar ribbon loudspeaker technology provided by the world leader in that arena, BG (Bohlender-Grabener). BG designs the finest in-wall speaker solutions on the market and will feature its new Radia Series R-500 In-Wall home theater speaker system with THX Ultra-2 Certified vibration-free subwoofers. more

QSONIX EMPOWERS VISITORS AT CES AND SHOWCASES MUSICGIANTS™ HD MEDIASTORE ALSO LAUNCHES VERSION 2.3 SOFTWARE UPGRADE

Westlake Village, CA (January 4, 2008) – Visitors to the glitzy Grand Lobby of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2008 in Las Vegas will be transported back to the future with Qsonix‘s new QJB-110 nostalgic Jukebox Management System. Bright lights and big sound will greet visitors at Booth GL-5 as everyone is invited to personally add to the area‘s musical excitement by finding that perfect song within MusicGiants‘ comprehensive digital library. more

ELKHART, Indiana – December 2007 — Crown International proudly announces that Gerald Stanley, the company’s senior vice president of research, has just been selected by the Audio Engineering Society’s awards committee and board of governors to receive the distinguished AES Fellowship Award in 2008.

According to AES Secretary Han Tendeloo, Stanley’s award for “significant contributions to power amplifier design and electronic networking of communications systems” will be presented in San Francisco next October during the 125th AES Convention, which also marks the Society’s 60th anniversary year. more

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Dec. 19, 2007) – Offering its customers the winning edge in mounting solutions for more than 30 years, Premier Mounts‘ stands and mounts have been used into a wide range of unique applications.

At the 2008 International CES, Premier Mounts will showcase its most recent innovative application — the VirtualGT, a personal racing simulator from Virtual Power Entertainment. Show attendees will have the opportunity to test drive the simulator in Premier Mounts‘ booth (South 1 20550). more

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Barco, a global leader in advanced digital visualization, is proud to be at this year‘s Integrated Systems Europe with a broad range of innovations for both the professional presentation and entertainment markets. The star of the show will be Barco‘s new eXecutive Decision Center (XDC), a complete display system replete with the latest Barco technology, to help leading-edge organizations maximize meeting efficiency and productivity. Barco‘s new NX-4 LED display, based on the revolutionary black LED, also features on the booth. more