HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — Sept. 18, 2007 — BTX Technologies, Inc., is introducing an addition to the MaxBlox family of connectors, the CA-MX35. Requiring a standard, half-inch D-style punch, the new stereo audio connector eliminates the need for soldering and fits into panels up to one-quarter inch thick. more

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Sept. 21, 2007 – Coffey Sound, a leading provider of audio equipment for the film and television industries wishes to congratulate three of its clients for winning Creative Arts Emmy Awards in this year‘s Sound Mixing category. Coffey Sound provided audio technology and high quality audio equipment behind the scenes to support these talented mixers. Coffey Sound employees always strive to work with audio professionals to minimize technical concerns and challenges for any type of production so they can concentrate on their audio talents and provide the best possible mixing available for their productions. more

The 2007 Pan American Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil were a celebration of western sportsmanship. It also served as a showcase for Rio to prove itself as a modern city that is capable of hosting major international events. Therefore, it was only fitting that they choose the leading intercom brand in western broadcast and sports, RTS®. more

NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, September 21, 2007 — In a unique application of JBL Professional PD5000 Series loudspeakers, systems integration firm Morgan Sound and Onpoint Designs recently collaborated in the design and implementation of a new audio system for the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington. Originally built for the 1990 Goodwill Games, the Aquatic Center is a 5,000-seat venue, hosting an average of 50 swimming competitions annually. more

As the nation‘s television broadcasting system prepares to transition to widescreen digital video, an increasing number of professionals are choosing Canon U.S.A.‘s cost-effective digital high-definition (HD) camcorders to create the high-quality content their clients demand. These HD camcorders are earning high praise from a wide variety of professional users for their superb picture quality, ease of use, and versatile feature set. more

Boston-based AV Helpdesk, Inc. has selected Vista Systems‘ Spyder to be at the heart of a new video display installation in the lobby of one of the world‘s largest financial institutions in Boston, MA. The Spyder‘s efficient and powerful image processing capabilities made it an “easy choice” for the modular plasma display which is drawing crowds to the public space, report Collin Hogan and Steve Grace, principals at AV Helpdesk. more

Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. has been named the official system provider for the 123rd AES Convention large AES 5.1 Conference Room. The room, 1E08, is located on the lower floor of the Jacob Javits Convention Center and will be used for AES sessions including a Surround Workshop, Surround Mixing Do’s and Don’ts, and Innovations in Sports Broadcasting. more

Multimedia Recording System Performs Source Switching, Analog to Digital Converting, Audio/Video Playback and Downloading for Maximum Portability

CHATSWORTH, CA – Easy to use, simple to install and perfect for videophiles, the multi-functioning Personal Video Recorder (PVR) from Gefen offers reliable, 24/7 access to your audio/video programs, anywhere you go. more

NEW YORK, N.Y.-Two new high-powered amplifiers manufactured by NEXO and powered by Yamaha will make their debut at Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. Booth #318 during this year‘s AES Show in New York. The NEXO NXAmp 4×4 and 4×1 are among the industry‘s most powerful amplifiers and provide a cost-effective integration of command, control, protection and amplification of ALL NEXO loudspeaker systems. Using the legendary Yamaha EEEngine technology, the amplifiers offer sonic purity of conventional class AB, but with a heat dissipation equaling class D technology. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.–Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. announces that the first live use of the new DSP5D expander for the Yamaha PM5D console is taking place on the Dream Theater tour. Hired by Dream Theater, independent engineer Randy Lane is mixing front-of-house. He selected Clair Brothers to handle production for the tour in both the U.S. and internationally. Lane‘s vast live credits include Spin Doctors, Collective Soul, Bush, Fuel, Three Doors Down, Alter Bridge, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai, as well as John Petrucci and Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater on their “G3 Tour.” more