SE2 Labs Hires Jeff Walker as Vice President of Operations

Draper, Utah – July 11, 2008 – SE2 Labs, manufacturer of the groundbreaking Integrated Theater Console (ITC One), today announced the hiring of Jeff Walker as its new vice president of operations. Walker’s wealth of marketing and sales experience is expected to prove beneficial to SE2 Labs as the company continues its aggressive pursuit of new dealers. more

Baltimore Tattoo Convention Performances Challenged When Tesla Machine “Zapped” Analog Sound Console; Durability Proves Show Must Go On!

In an incredible feat of resilience, 500,000 Volts of electricity struck a Soundcraft FX16 audio console during a sideshow gone awry at the Baltimore Tattoo Convention on February 8th in Baltimore City, MD and the show was able to continue. While providing sound reinforcement on the first day of this three-day expo of tattoo artists and live performances, Airport Circle Sound Reinforcement, LLC was faced with an unexpected bolt of lightning that discharged from a performer’s Tesla Coil into the Soundcraft mixer. After destroying the preamps of the mic channels that were attached and all the microphones that were in use, Executive Engineer for Airport Circle Sound, Nik Salvo was able to use the remaining channels of the sound console and continue with two more days of performances. more

MUSKEGON, MI─ The first of its kind training opportunity is open to all church technicians and musicians seeking the finest in-depth technology training available in the areas of audio, musicianship, lighting, recording, and media presentation. The Worship Arts Technology Summit will be held September 14 – 18, 2008 in Muskegon, Michigan. All skill levels are welcome as the training will be presented in structured technology tracks, allowing attendees to begin with the basics and build upon them with a series of increasingly advanced class offerings. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md. July 10, 2008 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the video, audio, and security industries, is proud to announce it has launched its redesigned website and it is now live.

“Video Mount Products prides itself as being the most customer-friendly mounting solution company in the business, and our redesigned website furthers this commitment,” explained Keith Fulmer, president of Video Mount Products. “VMP’s redesigned website is now even more user-friendly by providing useful tools, easy navigation, and extensive product and application information across our entire product line.” more

BERKELEY, CA–Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the leading global provider of professional communication solutions for the broadcast, live performance, government and commercial markets, is helping the production team at the University of California at Berkeley’s Zellerbach Auditorium stay connected. The 2,000-seat performing arts center, operated by Cal Performances, has integrated Clear-Com’s CellCom10® digital wireless system into its existing wired setup, realizing an immediate improvement in reception and reliability. more

Erlanger, KY, July 10, 2008 – TV One has announced the release of three new audio products in the A2-7000 Series consisting of the A2-7302, A2-7312 and the A2-7342. They are primarily designed to provide maximum format flexibility for the C2-7310 HD Audio/Video Processor’s audio inputs and outputs. The C2-7310 provides AES3-id audio I/O via two HD-44 Connectors. Additionally, the A2-7300 units may be used in conjunction with one another, without the C2-7310, to provide bi-directional analog/digital or AES3/AES3-id conversion. more

Christie projectors were central to SAT’s innovative SAT(osphere), a portable projection dome 18m (59 feet) in diameter, which played a key role in the aboriginal commemoration facet of the festivities marking the 400th anniversary of the city of Quebec.

The SAT(osphere), open from June 21 to July 1, was created by artists at Montreal’s Society For Arts and Technology (SAT). Built on the banks of the Bassin Louise in the old Port of Quebec City, the inflatable dome showcased the First Nations-themed multimedia show, “Domagaya,” named for the son of the Iroquois leader whose village became present-day Quebec City. more

July 9, 2008: NOVI, Mich. – Television converter boxes sold by Detroit-based electronics retailer Solid Signal have been identified as the best in picture quality by a leading consumer organization.

Converter boxes are an essential piece of equipment for television’s digital conversion in February 2009. After the digital conversion, millions of analog televisions sets in the United States will stop working unless they are equipped with converter boxes, which translate digital broadcasting to analog television sets. more

Ballston Spa, New York—July 9, 2008— ReQuest, the preeminent manufacturer of digital media servers has added two important new features to its acclaimed iQ Whole House Music System. An all-new on-screen HDTV GUI (graphical user interface), and Sirius satellite-radio compatibility, arrive together in a new software update v4.6.3, which will be released the week of July 14th. more

TPMC-8X Wins Best Control Product; MediaManifold™ Wins Best Installation Accessory at InfoComm Installation Product Awards

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, June 23, 2008 — Crestron took home two Best Installation Product Awards at InfoComm 2008 in Las Vegas. The TPMC-8X was recognized at the Best Control Product, and the MediaManifold™ won Best Installation Accessory.

InfoComm International and NewBay Media L.L.C. created the Systems Contractor News Installation Awards to recognize excellence in the integration of audio, video, control and networking products in the installation market. more