-Software upgrade adds over 30 new features based on user input-

ANAHEIM, Calif.-Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. will launch Version 2 software for PM5D and PM5D RH at InfoComm with second quarter 2007 availability expected. The new software, which will be available as a free download, adds over 30 new features based on input from the company‘s vast customer base of engineers, sound companies and contractors. more

MAJOR YAMAHA DME FIRMWARE UPGRADE AVAILABLE AS FREE DOWNLOAD

ANAHEIM, Calif.–Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. has made DME Series Version 3 firmware upgrade available for all Yamaha DME digital mixing engines as a free download. Effective immediately, this major upgrade significantly enhances the functionality and versatility of the DME series product line which includes the DME64N and DME24N, DME Satellite Series products including CobraNet™ compatible DME8i-C, DME8o-C, DME4io-C, and EtherSound™ compatible DME8o-ES and DME8i-ES. The Version 3 upgrade will allow advanced audio systems to be designed and implemented via a comprehensive computer interface. DME Designer software that provides the programming interface has also been upgraded with Version 3. more

YAMAHA DSP5D EXPANDS CAPABILITIES OF PM5D CONSOLE: ADK LYVE TRACKER ENABLES 192 RECORDED TRACKS

ANAHEIM, Calif.–The Yamaha DSP5D will make its InfoComm debut at the Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. booth during this year‘s trade exhibition. A DSP-expander for the extremely successful PM5D digital sound reinforcement console, the Yamaha DSP5D is a stand-alone unit that expands the capabilities of the PM5D to 96 mono plus 16 stereo input channels, includes 2 additional card slots with more effects and dynamics processing, and can be used with a PC and Yamaha Studio Manager software. more

Fleetwood Group, Inc., the leading North American designer and manufacturer of radio frequency (RF) keypads purpose-built for audience response and interactive voting applications, is adding a new group response system to its popular Reply® product family in June 2007.

Fleetwood‘s intellectual property portfolio, industry knowledge, and RF design and manufacturing skills have combined to create another portable solution for interactive meeting, market research, classroom learning, and other feedback activities that the industry commonly labels as ‘audience response‘, ‘group response‘, or ‘interactive voting‘. “This new system is based on the Reply CRS7200 keypad, and it was designed to harmonize a wide range of interactive features into a single product that we can sell at an appealing price.” said Hugh Harper, International Sales Manager for the Electronics Division of Fleetwood. more

Fleetwood Group, Inc., the leading North American designer and manufacturer of radio frequency (RF) keypads purpose-built for audience response and electronic voting applications, is introducing a new interactive product in June 2007.

The Reply® Model CRS960X is a handheld wireless (radio frequency, or RF) base station that communicates with Reply® Model CRS5200 wireless audience response keypads. The CRS960X is designed to poll keypads and display results - without using a PC. External video displays are not necessary since this handheld base station has a large LCD to display session questions, individual responses, results graphs, and other system parameters to the operator. more

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Minneapolis, MN. — (May 16, 2007) - www.chiefmfg.com - Chief® Manufacturing Inc., the industry leader in mounting solutions, is excited to announce a partnership with the Self Service & Kiosk Association and Digital Signage Today - a new web portal focused on the digital signage industry. With this new partnership, Chief will be a charter sponsor partner of the website at www.digitalsignagetoday.com, providing state-of-the-art mounting solutions and information for digital signage projects. more

Adds high-resolution computer input and projector output

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts (May 14, 2007) Broadcast Pix, who redefined the switcher as a control room with built-in multi-view monitoring, character generator and clip store, will introduce an optional DVI input/output board for its new Slate switcher line. Broadcast Pix will debut the board at InfoComm 2007 (Booth 6533), starting June 19th in Anaheim, California. more

MAYVILLE, WISCONSIN - May 14, 2007 - Stantron®, a division of Mayville Products Corporation, today announced plans to exhibit at its first Infocomm show (Los Angeles Convention Center, June 19-21, Booth 8438). The company will showcase its recently launched range of Stantron® brand racks and accessories for the professional A/V industry, including the new Presentation Rack, new PowerMount™ system for its range of thin power strips and a new range of cable management options. These systems, along with a full range of products for lighting and cooling, allow Stantron to offer a true complete rack integration solution, customizable to request. more

Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator in the design and development of high quality multi-source video display and management solutions, is displaying a range of key product enhancements on Booth 5737 at InfoComm between 19 to 21 June 2007 in Anaheim, California, USA. These enhancements are designed to increase both the flexibility and the usability of Zandar‘s products in a wide range of professional AV applications. more