SAN DIEGO — August 20, 2007 — HME is pleased to announce the DX300, a wireless headset solution designed for high school football coaches and audio professionals requiring 2-channel operation. Featuring the smallest and most lightweight beltpac, the DX300 allows hands-free, simultaneous communication for up to 20 users. more

DENVER, CO, August 21, 2007 — Oculus Designs, a wholly owned subsidiary of The RapcoHorizon Company and a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional grade cables and home theater products, is exhibiting its Series 6 line of cables at CEDIA 2007 (Booth #152). Series 6 offers quality sig delivery through a generous selection of cable types offered in multiple lengths filling any home theater installation need. more

Aviom, exclusive developer of the world‘s premier audio transport technology, A-Net®, is announcing that the company‘s entire product line is now available on the InfoComm iQ Online AV Buyers Guide, the AV industry’s leading source for product information and providers of AV services.

The Aviom catalog can be found here. more

At PLASA07, German intercom manufacturer Riedel Communications will introduce two new headset series — AIR and PRO. The two new series join Riedel‘s classic heavy-duty MAX headset, which was specially designed for use in areas with high ambient noise levels. more

SEATTLE – August 2007 — Because church services can vary dramatically from week to week, with PA systems often in the reins of inexperienced volunteer staff, finding the right mixing system for a house of worship can certainly present its share of challenges. However, when the time came to replace a nearly 20-year-old Soundcraft Vienna desk at Eastside Foursquare Church in the Seattle suburb of Bothell, the decision was simple–a Soundcraft Vi6™ digital live sound console. more

Riedel Communications, manufacturer of the most advanced fiber-based intercom systems available, will showcase its new 2100 series control panels and a MADI card for its Artist digital matrix intercom platform at IBC2007.

2100 Series Control Panels for Artist Digital Matrix Intercoms
The new 2100 control panels join Riedel‘s classic 1000 and 2000 series to offer high-quality versatile, easy-to-operate control key-panels for any Artist intercom infrastructure. Positioned between both panel product lines, Riedel‘s new 2100 panels feature 8-digit, high-contrast, full graphic LCD displays, showing label and cross-point level for each talk key. The unique talk buttons are illuminated with definable marker colors to allow instant function identification. In addition, the 2100 panels provide features that were available only with Riedel‘s premium Artist 1000 LED control panels. The new series includes additional analog line level inputs and outputs, as well as three GPI/Os on the rear side. It‘s available in 19“/1RU rack-mount and desktop versions. more

Industry Veteran, David Kroll Will Work Closely with Dealers to Boost Company‘s Position in the Custom Installation Market

MARLBORO, NJ – August 20, 2007 - KEF, renowned British manufacturer of audiophile quality speakers, today announced the appointment of David Kroll as Custom Installation Business Development Manager. Kroll will work closely with KEF‘s Custom Installation (Ci) dealers to increase awareness of the company‘s line of architectural speakers. Additionally, Kroll will oversee KEF‘s training and education initiatives, obtain feedback on existing and new product lines, strengthen dealer relationships, and develop new marketing strategies. more

Industry Veteran, David Kroll Will Work Closely with Dealers to Boost Company‘s Position in the Custom Installation Market

MARLBORO, NJ – August 20, 2007 - KEF, renowned British manufacturer of audiophile quality speakers, today announced the appointment of David Kroll as Custom Installation Business Development Manager. Kroll will work closely with KEF‘s Custom Installation (Ci) dealers to increase awareness of the company‘s line of architectural speakers. Additionally, Kroll will oversee KEF‘s training and education initiatives, obtain feedback on existing and new product lines, strengthen dealer relationships, and develop new marketing strategies. more

New HD Facility will Enable Delivery of High-Quality Programming and Serve as Center for Messianic Jewish Productions

SAN DIEGO — Aug. 20, 2007 – Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic today announced that it is completing an HD studio and edit facility installation for Jewish Voice Ministries International to support HD production of “Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis,” as well as documentaries, outreach pieces, and other Messianic productions. The installation will enable Jewish Voice Ministries to provide HD programming to networks such as TBN’s Church Channel as they migrate to HD, as well as to provide higher-quality SD programming immediately to viewers watching on Christian networks around the world. more

Move Will Benefit Exhibitors, Refocus Industry Event Calendar

InfoComm International, the worldwide leader in professional AV exhibitions and NSCA, the leading trade association for the electronics systems contracting industry, have announced a cooperative effort to consolidate the leading industry events for both the professional AV and electronics systems industry. As part of this consolidation, the 2008 NSCA Systems Integration Expo™ will now become part of InfoComm‘s annual tradeshow in Las Vegas on June 18-20, 2008. NSCA will also transfer its ownership interest in Integrated Systems Europe to the remaining partners, as per a separate operating agreement. more