ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, December 15, 2010 — Barix AG comes to ISE 2011 (February 1-3, RAI Exhibition Centre, Amsterdam, Booth #2A71) with a new IP Audio innovation that gives systems integrators and end users the freedom of choice to turn nearly any 8-ohm speaker into an IP speaker solution.

At ISE, Barix will show the Exstreamer P5 amplified IP decoder in Europe for the first time. The Exstreamer P5 is an all-in-one solution for high-fidelity Audio over IP distribution, supporting universal IP standards including TCP/IP, RTP, SIP, Multicast and Ethersound. The amplified device can directly connect 8-ohm speakers to an IP or Ethersound network, effectively extending the popular Barix Exstreamer product range into new environments for end users and systems integrators.

“The Exstreamer P5 gives integrators a way to install ‘IP Speakers’ without more

BOSTON, December 14, 2010 – Technomad first exhibited at ISE last year on the heels of announcing it would begin stocking products in Europe and had established an international dealer network. The company returns to ISE this year (February 1-3, RAI Exhibition Centre, Amsterdam, Booth 2A57) with an expanded dealer network and two new professional audio products set to receive their international debuts.

Joining the Technomad international dealer network in Europe are Audiopole of Marne-La-Vallee, France; Letusa of Alcoron, Spain; and RomAudioVideo of Bucharest, Romania. Technomad also welcomes new dealers from Latin America and Canada as the company builds its global footprint.

Bruno Bertrand, CEO of Audiopole, said the company has so far specified Technomad for installation projects at theme parks, resorts and outdoor live events around France.

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Woodland Park, NJ (December 6, 2010) – Hyatt’s Aqualea Resort and Spa located in Clearwater, Florida, recently welcomed guests to its new luxurious complex furnished with an ultra-sophisticated technology package supported by several FSR systems. Jan Sandri, president of FSR – manufacturer of audio and video switching, control products, and connectivity boxes – announced the Company’s participation in the project from headquarters in Woodland Park, NJ.

The project was installed by Mission Critical Solutions (MCS), a national IP (Internet Protocol) converged technology solutions provider that supplies a broad range of services ranging from audio/visual, voice and data, to low voltage control, alternative power and telephone configurations.

Mark Palm, director of the MCS’s AV Group, who designed and engineered the project noted, “The Aqualea Resort required easy-to-operate systems capable of controlling background music throughout the complex, more

Projector Lamp Services (PLS) delivers another enhancement to their relampit.com website. PLS is thrilled to announce that the Distributor Log-In portal is now available to distributors and dealers of Projector Lamp Services’ RelampIt! brand lamps and services.

The distributor only, password-based site offers access to PLS real-time inventory, warranty information, special pricing and monthly promotions. Distributors will be able to conduct their own product searches and determine stock availability at the touch of a button. This real time inventory search function will enable PLS dealers immediate answers to most stock and price related questions. PLS will continue to offer live support but they are hoping that the new system will offer distributors a more hands on, immediate response to their most common relamping inquiries.

PLS intends to incorporate additional changes to their website, all of which will encourage improved relations with distributors and dealers. The goal more

CONTROL SYSTEM ACKNOWLEDGED FOR INNOVATIVE GREEN TECHNOLOGY

Atlanta, GA (November 15, 2010) — FSR’s new Flex-LT self-contained control system has received a WFX New Product Award as the Innovative Green Product in the “Best Building System/Materialâ€? category. A panel of industry experts judged the contestants, and winners were announced at Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) 2010 in Atlanta, GA on November 3, 2010 by Church Production Magazine and Worship Facilities magazine. The awards, designed to recognize the newest and most innovative building, management, and technology products geared toward Churches, identified Flex-LT’s numerous energy and cost-saving features as advantageous to Worship facilities of all sizes.

Flex-LT provides fingertip room control at an attractive price point. A built-in scheduler automatically shuts off displays that are not in use – making it an energy-saving device – and can deliver an alert if there is an issue in more

NewTek, a worldwide leader in video and 3D animation products, has won a Tech & Learning (T&L) Award of Excellence (AOE) for TriCaster high definition (HD) portable live production system in the “New Products” category of the annual awards competition sponsored by Tech & Learning magazine.

“Now that the use of technology in schools is no longer a novelty but a reality, it’s not about the promise of what a product can do; it’s about the proof,” said Kevin Hogan, editorial director for NewBay Media’s Tech & Learning Group. “This year’s Award of Excellence products were tested by edtech experts from the New York City Department of Education and the University of Michigan, our top T&L advisors, and others. These companies can be proud that their products were selected as winners by this prestigious team of judges.”

Outstanding technological products for education have been recognized by Tech & more

Woodland Park, NJ (November 4, 2010) — FSR’s distribution amplifiers (DAs) have been selected for signal dissemination at the award-winning Culinary Arts School, part of the Oaks at Lanier Charter Career Center located in Gainesville, GA. The new facility, opened on September 15, offers unique classes and career pathways featuring hands-on training for students studying Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, and Interactive Marketing.

dB Audio & Video, a Georgia-based provider of audio, video, digital signage, control and acoustic design services, designed and built the technical infrastructure and integrated technologies for the complex. “The Lanier Charter Career Academy’s Culinary Arts School is an amazing facility and a huge step in public education unlike anything we’ve seen in our 20 years of business,� Neil Philpott, db Audio & Video’s sales/audio/video specialist commented. “It has not only received numerous accolades from the more

BOSTON, November 10, 2010 – The Rommel Fernandez Stadium in Panama City, Panama, is considered the most technologically advanced stadium in Central America. Seating 32,000 spectators for soccer games and other sports and live events, the recently-opened stadium boasts a wide-array of professional AV equipment to enhance the consumer experience.

Technomad, a leader in advanced loudspeakers and audio systems since 1995, supplied 35 Noho C loudspeakers as part of a multi-zone audio system designed and installed by systems integration firm Extended GM of Panama City (http://www.extendedgm.com). The Nohos provide high-quality voice and music to the seating areas, with distinct control options provided for different loudspeaker sets based on the nature of the event. It is also believed to be the first professional Technomad installation in Panama.

The goal, according to Hernan more

Bohemia, NY – November 10, 2010

The AV industry is experiencing a change in what is driving industry growth. This shift indicates increased revenue and profit as a result of sales of service, rather than the sale of products. Projector Lamp Services is facilitating this shift to allow AV integrators and service providers to become full service maintenance contract suppliers.

PLS presents integrators with the opportunity to develop and provide a more complete package in their service and maintenance contracts, by offering RelampIt! services. This exclusive offering includes access to waste-reducing, cost-effective projector lamps, promotes green business practices and furthers e-cycling commitments. Paul Gasteiger, President of PLS, explains that “by using PLS’ relamping and free projector lamp recycling services, integrators have the ability to offer lamps at discounted prices, with reduced downtime and free lamp removal. Relamping leads to a full service agreement that can outshine the competition.� more

Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the XTRAâ„¢ Series XPA 2002 two channel power amplifier. This compact 1U, convection cooled amplifier offers 200 watts rms per channel into 4 ohms. XTRA Series ENERGY STAR® qualified and UL verified amplifiers are energy efficient products that conserve energy and reduce costs. They feature an Extron exclusive, highly efficient, advanced Class D design with patented CDRSâ„¢ – Class D Ripple Suppression technology that provides a smooth, clean audio waveform and an improvement in signal fidelity over conventional Class D amplifier designs. XTRA Series power amplifiers are housed in a compact 1U, convection cooled, full rack width enclosure and do not require fans for cooling, making them ideal for installation in racks, lecterns, credenzas, and other applications with limited space and ventilation. more