Houston, TX A new RTS ADAM matrix system installation at the City of Houston Emergency Operations Center has raised the bar for mission critical communications in EOC applications. The heart of a supremely flexible and user-friendly intercom system that links the Houston EOC with all appropriate city, regional and federal departments and agencies, the ADAM system was supplied and installed by Bill McKee of Broadcast Technical Services, with manufacturer support from Britt Bowers of Telex RTS. As Terry Moore, who manages the systems at Houston EOC, says, the one word that best describes this installation is “interoperability.â€? more

Chicago, IL (November 12, 2007)–Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, is proud to announce that its HT7300PC Isobar® Audio/Video Power Conditioning Center has been honored with a 2007 Consumer Excellence Award from Audioholics.com. The award is presented each year to recognize the most advanced and forward-thinking products in crucial CE categories. more

Stage Research, Inc., the developer of audio, sound design and lighting software, has announced the release of SFX 6, the new version of its leading live entertainment sound playback software. More than just an update of the popular application, SFX 6 has been rewritten from the ground up and boasts an array of new features.

“We‘ve been collecting feedback and suggestions from sound designers about how to take SFX forward, and now SFX 6 is ready to go,” says Carlton Guc who is partnered with Brad Rembielak in Stage Research. “SFX is all about sound, and we‘ve been listening!” more

The SFR Series are now delivered in a smaller flat pack, reducing shipping costs for integrators with no sacrifice in durability.

FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY, November 7, 2007 – In response to feedback from its customers in the network and data cabling markets, Middle Atlantic Products today announced that its SFR Series wall racks are now being delivered in an easy-to-assemble flat pack, reducing shipping costs and storage requirements. The SFR Series components are now packaged together in a smaller parcel, providing systems integrators with additional value and convenience. more

The TOR Series is available in surface mount and flush mount enclosures.

FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY, November 7, 2007 – In an introduction that provides integrators with low-profile mounting solutions for security applications, Middle Atlantic Products today introduced its TOR Series Tilt Out Wall Racks. The TOR Series racks enable vertical mounting of components and allow for surface mounting or flush mounting between studs. The TOR Series enclosures are available in two to four rackspaces to meet the needs of a variety of installations. more

The UQFP‘s are perfectly suited for production broadcast environments, where the equipment, microphones, engineers and on-air talent are often located in the same room.

FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY, November 7, 2007 – Ideal for applications where heat-generating digital broadcast equipment is co-located with microphones, engineers and on-air talent, Middle Atlantic Products‘ Ultra Quiet Fan Panels (UQFP) provide advanced thermal management coupled with quiet operation. The UQFP enables broadcast facilities to more effectively utilize thermal management solutions throughout their furniture and enclosure systems, while reducing the overall ambient noise of the components to prevent interference with on-air broadcasts. more

The Customizable Foam Inserts hold accessories tightly in place, while fitting any Middle Atlantic Products drawer.

FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY, November 6, 2007 – In an introduction that simplifies the management of audio/video components in residential applications, Middle Atlantic Products today introduced Customizable Foam Inserts for its complete line of drawers. The Inserts provide ideal storage for accessories such as remote controls and game controllers, offering integrators the opportunity to maximize the value of residential audio/video systems through more functional and convenient solutions. more

Enhanced ventilation on rackshelf side and base improves thermal management within an integrated enclosure system.

FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY, November 6, 2007 – Dedicated to proper thermal management throughout all aspects of enclosure system design and integration, Middle Atlantic Products is introducing its RSH Series Custom Rackmounts that include enhanced thermal management features. The enhanced RSH Series better enables systems integrators to provide a clean, finished look for enclosures that house non-rackmount components and offering advanced ventilation and cable management at no extra charge. more

West Palm Beach, FL – November 9, 2007 – West Palm Beach, Florida-based EDGE Distributors Group member Electronics Source — owned by principal and EDGE Group President Mike Hench — held two training events in which Denon Electronics and Planar Systems presented to dealers. The events took place on October 16th and 18th in both Orlando and West Palm Beach, Florida, respectively. Both manufacturers presented at each location.

Total attendance from both events was reported to be in excess of 150 dealers. Denon‘s Director of Product Development Jeff Talmadge provided a full day of training on the company‘s custom integration line of a/v receivers, DVD players and related equipment. Denon‘s Eastern Regional Manager Bill Watters was also on hand. Planar‘s director of America sales Dave Hludzinski covered the company‘s projectors, flat panel displays and X-Screens. more

Ballston Spa, New York–November 2007–Music-server originator ReQuest (www.request.com) announces a software upgrade for the Serious Play operating system for all ReQuest music servers and the iQ Intelligent Music System. Serious Play 4.5.2 allows the iQ family of hard-disk-based multiroom audio systems to distribute independent music programming to as many as 32 discrete rooms or zones, a level of power that opens a new world of potential to both home-system and commercial applications. more