Compact Unit Reduces Energy Consumption While Enhancing Audio and Video Quality and Protecting Sensitive Components

PETALUMA, Calif. — Jan. 20, 2010 — To provide consumers with a greener home theater environment, while cutting down on energy bills, Panamax today introduced the new PM8-GAV, a compact, cost-effective power management unit. The PM8-GAV combines current-sensing outlets with noise filtration and surge protection in one compact unit to conserve energy, enhance audio and video quality for an optimal home theater experience, and provide users with the peace of mind that their sensitive components are protected. more

Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the industry’s first commercial power amplifiers that are ENERGY STAR qualified and meet the new Version 2.0 Audio/Video specification. The MPA 401 and XTRA Series high performance amplifiers comprise a complete family of mono, stereo, and multi-channel power amplifiers for a wide range of applications from classrooms and boardrooms to multi-purpose rooms, auditoriums, and open spaces. They draw less than 1 watt while in standby mode, and also offer low power consumption while idle and under load. Extron power amplifiers feature compact, space efficient enclosures that are ideal for installation in racks and lecterns, and do not require fans for cooling. more

Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the MPA 401, an integrated Mini Power Amplifier that delivers 40 watts rms for 70 volt distributed speaker systems in classrooms, training rooms, and multi-purpose rooms. This ENERGY STAR qualified amplifier features an Extron exclusive, highly efficient, advanced Class D amplifier 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 designs. This Extron exclusive, high efficiency design allows the amplifier to be fanless and operate in environments with little or no ventilation. more

Powersoft Drives Outline Butterfly Speakers to Cover the Far Flung Crowds

NEW YORK – The spectacular 2009 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony drew enormous crowds who enjoyed full coverage of the presentation through a satellite sound system driven by Powersoft Amplifiers. The event, in its 77th year, attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world to witness the time-honored spectacle. For Production Resource Group (PRG), the production coordinators for the event, delivering the audio mix from the star-studded main stages to the outlying guests that filled the entire complex was a challenge met with Powersoft amplifiers. more

Apantac LLC, a leading designer and developer of high quality, cost effective image and signal processing equipment, announced that The Mobile Television Group has installed 29 Tahoma LE-8 HD and 3 Tahoma LE-4 HD Multiviewers onboard its truck, 25 HDX. This truck is designed to produce stand-alone and “dual-feed� shows in both standard-definition and high-definition in 720p and 1080i. more

Pixled, a company offering an unprecedented lightweight LED video product which has already been embraced by designers from a variety of industries, found the recent LDI show an ideal venue to introduce the product range to even more clients. Pixled spoke with designers and specifiers from a wide range of applications including touring; television; live events; and more

Phil Mercer, Managing Director of XL Video LA, Jo Beirne of XL Video UK and René de Keyzer, CEO of the XL Video Group accept the prestigious Parnelii award for Video Rental Company of the Year.

Orlando, FL—In front of a capacity crowd at the sold-out 2009 Parnelli Awards, XL Video was announced as the winner of the Video Rental Company of the Year award. René de Keyzer, CEO of the XL Video Group and Phil Mercer, Managing Director of XL Video LA accepted the prestigious award. Also on hand to celebrate was XL Video President Marcel de Keyzer and Jo Beirne of XL Video UK. more

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(BOSTON, MA – October, 2009) Focal Press, a division of Elsevier, is pleased to announce the publication of Sound Systems: Design and Optimization, 2e by Bob McCarthy.

With this definitive guide to sound reinforcement alignment and design, Bob McCarthy shares his expert knowledge and effective methodology from years of teaching audio professionals. more

Local tech lovers are invited to try out 3D for themselves, November 12, 10 am – 6 pm

Winter Park, FL – November 6, 2009 – Absolute Sound, an installer of high-end electronics and home integration systems, is celebrating their 30th anniversary with Orlando’s first-ever demo of a 3D projection system. The company will host Digital Projection International from 10 am – 6 pm on November 12 for a full-blown demonstration of the most cutting edge technology in home cinema today. The event is open to the public. Members of the media are invited to schedule a private demo anytime on November 11, and are also welcome to attend the open session on the following day. more

MANCHESTER, UK – November 6, 2009 – Legendary Film company Shaw Brothers, founders of Hong Kong’s movie industry and shareholders of the Shaw Studios Project, a state-of-the-art audio post production facility, has chosen Digital Projection International for all their projector needs. more