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

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

The high bandwidth, professional quality AV Toolbox AVT-3900 takes in both analog and digital video signals and up or cross converts them to a 1080p HDMI signal.

ERLANGER, KY, December 11, 2007– The AV Toolbox AVT-3900 is a professional series Scaler that will take both analog and digital formats and output them in a fully compliant HDMI output with up to 1080p resolution. The specific inputs that it accepts are: HDMI, DVI (via DVI to HDMI cable), PC generated RGB (up to WUXGA), HD Component (YPbPr/YCbCr, 480i up to 1080p), S-Video and Composite Video. The AVT-3900 retails for $695 and is currently available. more

RICHARDSON, Texas – Nov. 30, 2007 – AMX® announced today that Gary Schafer has joined the company as vice president of regional sales for the central United States. Schafer is a software industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in sales and customer relationship management. more

EDEN PRAIRIE -Williams Sound customers now have the option of charging, storing, and transporting their Williams Sound FM and infrared receiver/transmitter equipment with the release of the CHG 3512 PRO.

The CHG 3512 PRO features 12 drop-in-style charging bays, and is compatible with any Williams Sound receiver or transmitter in the new “R35” design enclosure. LED’s illuminate red to show when the units are charging; and conveniently flash to indicate when the units are fully charged. A unique protective foam insert will store up to twelve Williams Sound units. For transporting, the CHG 3512 PRO safeguards your Williams Sound equipment in a rugged, hardened plastic exterior carry case with metal lining. more

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., November 29, 2007 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a world leader in optics and image quality, has made it easy for projector buyers who demand High-Definition-quality images with exacting detail; highly accurate color; and crisp, readable small type to compare various resolutions online in one easy-to-use Web site.

The www.usa.canon.com/details Web site, also known as “Where Are The Details?,” provides a user-friendly interface for side-by-side comparisons of XGA, SXGA+ and Canon REALiS SXGA+ projector displays using market-specific images for education, business, medicine, engineering, professional photography and government. more

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 26, 2007 – Sony is expanding its line of video projection systems for commercial applications with two new LCD models for larger-venues.
The new VPL-FW300L (7,000 lumens) and the VPL-FH300L (6,000 lumens) projector models are designed to deliver outstanding images while in the same room as the audience. This makes them ideal for smaller auditoriums, large classrooms and meeting rooms, museum exhibits, event centers, ballrooms and movie theaters for displaying pre-show content. more

NEW YORK CITY – November 2007 — As a fitting cap to Crown International’s 60th anniversary year, the DC 300 amplifier, first introduced 40 years prior in 1967, was inducted into the TECnology Hall Of Fame on the opening day of the 123rd AES Convention in New York City. Gerald Stanley, Crown International’s senior VP of R&D and the original designer of the DC 300, was on hand to accept the award. more

- To Identify Unauthorized Online Resellers, Peerless and Net Enforcers Sign Internet Monitoring Agreement -

CHICAGO, IL – November 20, 2007 – Peerless Industries, Inc., the industry leader in professional-grade audio/visual mounting solutions, today announced its initiative to identify unauthorized internet sales of their mounting products by partnering with Net Enforcers, a proven internet monitoring search company that identifies online resellers. more