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Company Expands Leadership With New Digital Signage and Interactive Touch Displays, High Brightness Projectors, Classroom IQ Solutions, and Enhancements to World-Leading SmartEco(TM) Technology

IRVINE, Calif. — May 16, 2013 — BenQ America Corp., the world’s No. 1 DLP(R) projector brand and globally renowned provider of digital lifestyle innovations, today announced its product lineup for InfoComm 2013. With an award-winning family of projectors, monitors, and flat-panel displays, BenQ will demonstrate the industry’s new standard for brightness, image quality, and energy savings within the business, education, and digital signage spaces. more

Woodland Park, NJ – FSR, along with co-sponsors NSCA and Women in AV (WAVE), will host an informal reception on Wednesday, June 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The event coincides with opening day of the InfoComm, the premiere trade show for the commercial audiovisual industry. Women are encouraged to attend the unique reception where they can network with colleagues, share success stories, industry tips and ideas.

“It’s an honor to sponsor this reception,� said Jan Sandri, FSR president. “It’s important to provide opportunities that allow women from all industry segments to mingle with their peers, share knowledge, and benefit from one another’s successes. We’re pleased to join NSCA and WAVE in this initiative. “

Register today for the reception at www.womeninav.com

About FSR – www.fsrinc.com
FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of products for the audio / video, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including AV floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless switchers and CAT-5 solutions. The Flex LT control systems and IT-AS411 Series Audio Switcher/Amplifiers are 100% made in the USA.

All FSR products are designed and manufactured in its Woodland Park, NJ facility. The company is an Energy Star Partner and complies with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to demonstrate its deep commitment to preserving the planet. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives.

About NSCA
The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial low-voltage electronic systems industry. NSCA is a powerful advocate for all who work within the low-voltage industry, including systems contractors/ integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers and other allied professionals. NSCA is dedicated to serving its contractor members and all channel stakeholders through advocacy, education, member services and networking designed to improve business performance. For more information, visit: www.nsca.org

About WAVE
WAVE’s mission is to support women within the AV industry through collaborating, mentoring and networking opportunities. The popular Twitter group, !Womenin AV was formed to encourage women to become involved in both technical and management roles within the electronic systems industry.

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FSR Contact: Jan Sandri, President
973-785-4347 • sales@fsrinc.com

FSR Press Contact: Desert Moon Communications
Harriet Diener
845-512-8283 • harriet@desertmooncomm.com

NSCA Contact: Cathy Mrosko
Senior Director of Government Affairs and Industry Outreach
571-263-9800 • cmrosko@nsca.org

Huntsville, Alabama – PESA, a leading U.S.-based custom design and manufacturing company for professional audio and video signal distribution, recently introduced PESA Xstream, a cost effective, comprehensive package for digital media capture, processing, distribution, and storage. Housed in a compact, 1 RU form factor, PESA Xstream simultaneously encodes up to five independent video sources and eight audio sources concurrently from live or recorded video for multi-path H.264 IP distribution over six independent video streams – with no sync or latency issues. PESA will demonstrate the new streaming media appliance at InfoComm 2013 (Booth 2958), June 12-14 in Orlando, Fla.

PESA Xstream captures H.264 IP camera streams, NTSC/PAL or SDI video up to 1080p resolution, video playback, and even computer-based content such as PowerPoint slides, then prepares high-bandwidth MPEG-4/H.264 broadcast streams for enterprise distribution and archive. When multiple sources are captured simultaneously, the streams remain associated and synchronized during the event. Storage options include a PESA internal 2.5-inch SATA drive.

With five individually addressable video outputs as well as an integrated quad-view output, PESA Xstream allows operators to stream live content over IP while simultaneously transmitting live digital content to a quad-view display and/or full screen display. PESA Xstream can also synchronize discrete audio inputs to discrete video and IP video inputs, and offers adjustable audio delay.

PESA Xstream is an ideal solution for varied market applications, including court recording, rental and staging events, telemedicine, virtual classrooms, security and surveillance, and webcasting and remote production. An intuitive Web browser management and control interface provides complete remote capabilities, which can eliminate the need for on-site personnel to stream content to a production facility.

“Producing mixed format, multi-source presentations for IP distribution used to be a logistical nightmare,� said Howard Sutton, PESA executive chairman. “You had multiple vendors, multiple components, sync issues, too much cabling, and multiple management and control systems. PESA Xstream is so much more than a codec. In one box with integrated Web browser management and control, it handles everything – capture, scaling, sync, and more – which improves the viewing experience for your audiences and simplifies installation and operation. The purpose-built PESA Xstream sets a new standard in price and performance.�

PESA also provides access to its Application Programming Interface (API), allowing integrators to tailor applications to specific market segments. For example, PANAX develops video communication solutions for education, government, and healthcare. The company is a PESA Xstream Partner, and has developed its VTW 5080 Digital Media System solution for the education market based around the new appliance.

“I have never encountered a single device such as the PESA Xstream that can adapt to so many multiple video and audio standards, inputs and outputs, in one box,� said Paul Culbertson, vice president of PANAX. “It’s great to not have to use adapters to convert everything before it hits the unit. PESA Xstream provides configuration simplicity and the best streaming video I have seen. We are thrilled to introduce it to the education marketplace.�

“PESA Xstream is a game-changer,� added Malcolm Macallum, CTO of VIQ Solutions, Inc., another PESA Xstream Partner, which is incorporating the system into an end-to-end content management and distribution solution. “The unit simplifies the technology, yet provides a sophisticated combination of features and functions. No other device offers multiple HD video and audio capture from local and remote sources while eliminating associated latency at this price point.�

Pricing for PESA Xstream starts at $9,995 (United States and Canada). For more information, visit PESAXSTREAM.com or contact John T. Wright, senior vice president of sales and business development, at PESAXSTREAM@pesa.com.

ASHEVILLE, NC – May 16, 2013 – At BlackBerry Live this week, Moog Music announced the release of Animoog®, it’s award-winning app for the BlackBerry® Z10™ smartphone. Animoog, previously only available on iOS®, is Moog’s first music creation tool for the BlackBerry® platform.

The Animoog app for BlackBerry 10 was unveiled earlier this week and will continue to be showcased throughout BlackBerry’s annual enthusiast, developer and partner conference in Orlando, FL. From May 16th through May 23rd (the date that would be Bob Moog’s 79th birthday), Animoog will be available on the BlackBerry® World™ storefront for the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone at an introductory price of $.99. After this promotional period ends, Animoog will return to its regular price of $9.99.

“We are very excited about the release of Animoog on the BlackBerry 10 platform and about our relationship with BlackBerry,� said Mike Adams, President and CEO of Moog Music, Inc. “BlackBerry has long been the choice for business professionals who in many cases are in creative fields. Now, for the first time, we can offer a high performance music creation tool to artists and synthesizer enthusiasts that prefer BlackBerry,� said Adams.

“Moog is a long time iconic brand in the music industry and their synthesizers are used by major artists worldwide,� said Martyn Mallick, VP of Global Alliances and Business Development at BlackBerry. “We are thrilled to have Animoog available on the BlackBerry 10 platform�.

Moog Music is driven by a company culture that lives at the intersection of technology and music. This culture is celebrated annually at Moogfest, its multi-day festival in honor of the innovative spirit of its founder, Bob Moog who was inducted into the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame last week. Moog’s early adoption of the BlackBerry 10 platform is in line with this pioneering philosophy.

“This project is the beginning of a collaboration with BlackBerry’s innovative user experience team and an exploration of new means for creative expression with handheld devices. It is always our intention to create better tools for artists and this relationship allows us to investigate exciting future possibilities,� said Emmy Parker, Moog’s Senior Brand Manager.

Links:

- Video: http://www.moogmusic.com/sight-and-sound/product_demo/animoog-blackberry
- Animoog on BlackBerry World:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/28277801
- Animoog product page: http://www.moogmusic.com/animoogbb
- Moog Music website: http://www.moogmusic.com/
- Moog Music on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/MoogMusicInc/
- Moog Music on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/MoogMusicInc/

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About Moog Music:
Moog Music synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments are designed and lovingly handcrafted in the Moog factory in downtown Asheville, N.C. Moog Music and its customers carry on the legacy of Dr. Robert Moog, inventor of the Moog synthesizer and Founder of Moog Music Inc.

BlackBerry and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.

Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen unveils new system integration hardware and innovative solutions for professional and commercial applications.

1:4 HD Video Wall Controller for HDMI

Creates a 2×2 video wall consisting of four displays with bezel adjusting control. It has the ability to show the same video on one large display or on all four displays. Video is scaled for optimal output supporting resolutions up to 1080p full HD. Adjustable border control allows users to refine the video for a high quality video presentation.

4×1 Multiview Switcher for HDMI

Connects four sources to one display. It has dual functionality in that it can switch between all four sources and output the selected source to a single display, or it can output all four sources as individual windows on a single display for picture-in-picture functionality.

4×4 Multiview Matrix for HDMI

Integrates four different sources and four displays using HDMI. It can route any of the sources to any one of the four displays or it can output all four sources as four windows on a single display or any combination in between.

Splitters for 4k Ultra HD

Available in 1:2, 1:4 and 1:8 distributions for HDMI, these splitters deliver resolutions up to 4k to all connected displays at the same time with support for HDCP.

Switchers for 4k Ultra HD

Available in 4×1, 4×2 and 6×2 configurations, the 4×1 Switcher gives access to four sources using one display. The 4×2 Matrix Switcher gives access to four sources using two switchable, matrixed displays. The 6×2 Matrix Switcher gives access to six sources using two switchable, matrixed displays.

Extender for 4k Ultra HD

Delivers resolutions up to 4k along with RS-232 and bi-directional IR using one fiber optic cable. Long distances up to 1000 feet (300m) can be reached using this sender/receiver system along with a single fiber optic cable terminated in SC.

Modular Matrixes for HDMI

The 32×32 Modular Matrix and the 16×16 Modular Matrix both accommodate a custom mix of up to 16 or 32 inputs using HDMI and output boards in 8x increments for HDMI with optional HDBaseT modules built-in with separate receiver units.

USB to Audio Decoder

Outputs high quality sound from any laptop or desktop computer using the USB port offering up to 192kHz high resolution audio quality. Audio may be output as digital optical audio or left/right stereo for analog audio streaming on the computer or laptop.

Wireless for HDMI Extender

Uses 60Ghz technology to deliver high definition video with 3D pass-through up to 100 feet (30m) in distance making it ideal for both in-room and through-walls applications. It supports 1080p full HD content along with multi-channel audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

DVI Extender over CAT-6 with Galvanic Isolation

Extends DVI up to 330 feet (100m) in distance using one CAT-6a cable. The DVI Galvanic Isolator provides up to 5kV protection at the receiver side from ground loops that can potentially (in extreme cases) cause system damage and electric shock.

Dialog Gate Option Enables Automatic Loudness Measurement of Dialog Sections

LEEDS, U.K. — May 16, 2013 — NUGEN Audio, creator of intuitive tools for audio professionals, has released an update to its LM-Correct loudness analysis and correction tool and its Loudness Management Batch (LMB) processor. The update adds a dialog gate option to both tools that enables sound engineers to measure dialog sections within source material automatically.

Dialog gating can be used to automate dialog-anchored loudness measurement and correction, facilitating decisions based on the loudness of sections with dialog in the source material. In conjunction with other loudness parameters, the dialog measure can also be used as an indicator of dialog clarity.

“The addition of a dialog-gated measurement adds an additional level of flexibility to our offline loudness tools,” said Jon Schorah, creative director of NUGEN Audio. “We are committed to providing tools that meet ITU, ATSC (CALM Act), and EBU standards. Adding a dialog gate option ensures our users have the ongoing ability to comply automatically with the full range of broadcast delivery specifications based on current international loudness standards.”

In addition to the dialog gate option, new presets within LM-Correct add a 10-second, short-term loudness sliding window that works in conjunction with the dialog-gated program loudness. Similarly, LMB benefits from the addition of a fully adjustable short-term sliding window parameter, making it possible to adhere to specifications based upon variants of the typical EBU three-second measure.

The updates are free for all current users.

More information about LM-Correct, the LMB processor, and other NUGEN Audio products is available at www.nugenaudio.com.

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About NUGEN Audio
NUGEN Audio creates innovative, intuitive professional audio tools for high-end music producers, post-production engineers, and broadcasters. Reflecting the real-world production experience of the design team, the company’s products make it easier to deliver better quality, save time, and reduce costs. NUGEN Audio’s tools for audio analysis, loudness metering, mixing/mastering, and tracking are used by the world’s top names in broadcast, music, and audio production. For more information, visit www.nugenaudio.com.

Photo Link: www.wallstcom.com/NUGEN/LM-Correct.zip
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – HARMAN’s dbx today announced it is offering a mail-in rebate program for its DriveRack PA+ Complete Loudspeaker Management System, DriveRack PX Powered Speaker Optimizer, 266xs and 166xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate. Customers who purchase these products from a participating dbx dealer can receive a $100 mail in rebate from dbx on the DriveRack PA+ and DriveRack PX, $75 mail in rebate on the 266xs and $50 on the 166xs. The program is effective May 1, through June 30, 2013. Please see www.dbxpro.com for redemption details.

“The DriveRack PA+, DriveRack PX, 266xs and 166xs are four of our most popular products for their ability to significantly improve the performance of a live sound rig or studio recording, and our mail-in rebate program gives customers the opportunity to purchase these products at unbeatable values,� said Noel Larson, Market Manager, Portable PA, Tour, Recording at HARMAN Signal Processing.

The best selling dbx DriveRack PA+ enables a loudspeaker system to be quickly and accurately optimized for any venue with features like Auto EQ™, Auto Level™, stereo feedback elimination, classic dbx input compression, built-in preset tunings for JBL loudspeakers and Crown amplifiers and more. The DriveRack PX Powered Speaker Optimizer is the first processor specifically tailored for powered speakers and offers Auto EQ, Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS™), dbx’s patented Subharmonic Synthesizer™ and many additional features.

The #1 selling dbx266xs and dbx166xs gives users more dynamic control over their live sound and studio recordings to create a more polished, professional sound. Adding compression to the audio chain evens out levels, adds sustain to guitars, gives added presence and provides additional benefits, while limiting and gating provide additional dynamic control and noise reduction.

HARMAN (www.HARMAN.com) designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of audio, lighting and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson®, and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with Harman audio and infotainment systems. Harman has a workforce of about 14,300 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.4 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Ash Milton and Dan Goudie have been close friends since their school days and followed similar paths as professional musicians ultimately finding their way into the studio. Today that work together continues as one of the UK’s premier production and songwriting teams, Laconic. The duo works with well-known UK pop bands creating albums, EPs and songs, using HARMAN’s Lexicon 480L and PCM Native Reverb Bundle.

“We’ve been using Lexicon for around 10 years and in every studio we’ve worked in there have always been Lexicon products,â€� said Ash. “Lexicon effects always seem to give us real depth but tend not to muddy a mix in the way others might. Having the option of both hardware and software that we can rely on and is also easy to use means we can focus on the music.â€�

Laconic’s recent work includes the Barbados/UK band Cover Drive, whose first album saw great success in 2012, producing three top-10 singles in the UK (including a No.1). Laconic is also working with X-Factor’s District 3 on its debut EP as well as bands from ITV’s The Big Reunion. The guys have previously worked with Lawson, Katy B and The Saturdays and collaborated with companies such as Sony and Amnesty International on ad campaigns and computer game music.

Although the PCM Native Reverb Bundle offers seven exclusive Lexicon reverbs and effects and hundreds of studio presets, Dan is drawn to the Vintage and Chamber plates. “The sound is so smooth. It’s great that Lexicon reverb hardware units and the software bundle cover all bases but don’t skimp on quality. It’s all of the highest standard,� said Dan. “We love the vintage plate, especially on vocals. We’re also big fans of the chamber plate, which we prefer on guitars and synths as it gives us a more unique character.�

“Laconic’s diverse production portfolio is a testament to just how versatile the Lexicon hardware and software can be in studio applications. We appreciate hearing about long-term users such as Laconic having successfully transitioned from our hardware to software platforms because they believe in the sonic integrity of our reverb plug-ins,� stated Noel Larson, Market Manager, Portable PA, Tour and Recording for HARMAN Signal Processing.

The Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle is designed to work with popular DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic, as well as with any other VST®, Audio Unit™ or RTAS®-compatible platform. Compatible with Windows® Vista, XP and 7 and Macintosh® computers, it offers seven unique Lexicon’s plug-ins including Vintage Plate, Plate, Hall, Room, Random Hall, Concert Hall and Chamber, along with hundreds of presets including classics from Lexicon’s extensive library of sounds.

For more information on Laconic please visit: www.laconicmusic.co.uk.

HARMAN (www.HARMAN.com) designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of audio, lighting and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson®, and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with Harman audio and infotainment systems. Harman has a workforce of about 14,300 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.4 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

InfoComm attendees will have the opportunity to attend three Listen Technologies courses focused on Hearing Loop systems and ADA compliance for assistive listening.

Bluffdale, Utah, USA —Experts on Hearing Loop and ADA Compliance from Listen Technologies will conduct training sessions in Orlando, Florida in partnership with InfoComm’s Education and Certification offerings.
Thousands of attendees will take advantage of the training seminars, workshops, and InfoComm University courses that the show has to offer. Many AV professionals use this educational opportunity to earn or maintain their ANSI/ISO Certified Technology (CTS) credentials.

On Thursday, June 1 at 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Cory Schaeffer, Cofounder, Listen Technologies will deliver the IS045 session: Hearing Disability Compliance Overview. The course provides an overview of the new hearing disability regulations that came into effect in 2012. For more information visit http://bit.ly/12xs8KH.

“We are seeing a positive trend that more accommodation for those with hearing loss is being made world-wide. Part of this progress is due to updated and new regulations regarding assistive listening systems in the International Building Code (IBC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),� Schaeffer said. “Even though the ADA has been in effect since 1991 and the new standards have been mandatory since March of 2012. T here are still challenges in clearly understanding what the new standards mean to the AV industry. Listen Technologies is dedicated to embracing the latest assistive listening standards and trends and providing every available resource to ensuring our industry is providing accommodation for those with hearing loss in public venues across the world.�

Mike Griffitt, Hearing Loop Training Specialist, Listen Technologies will conduct MT74 session: Hearing Loops – A Review of the Technology and System Applications on Thursday, June 13, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. In this course Mike will review the resurgence of Hearing Loops and how this technology is now effectively used in the US and around the world. For more information visit http://bit.ly/12xs8KH

In addition to the training offerings thru InfoComm Listen Technologies will conduct its One-Day: Integration & Commissioning of Hearing Loop Systems (Level 2) Training. This 8 hour training session takes participants through the steps required to properly install a Hearing Loop system. At the successful completion of this session, participants will be certified as a hearing loop installer capable of meeting the performance standard IEC60118-4. Four (4) RU InfoComm CTS Renewal Credits are available upon completion of this one-day Hearing Loop class and passing the final exam.

Leo Garrison, of Metro Sound Pro’s said, “Although we understood loop systems, Listen’s training on installation and certification has really helped us in creating installations that deliver IEC complaint, uniform coverage and frequency response and that deliver true value to our customers and the hearing impaired community.�

For more information visit http://www.listentech.com/loop-training

About Listen Technologies Corporation
Listen Technologies Corporation manufactures and distributes wireless audio products world-wide for use in auditory assistance, soundfield, tour group, language interpretation and conferencing applications. Listen products provide superb audio performance, flexibility and ease of use, making them the ideal choice for schools, houses of worship, factories, entertainment facilities, government agencies and other entities. For more information on Listen solutions, contact Listen Technologies at 1.800.330.0891, +1.801.233.8992, or visit www.listentech.com.

About InfoComm International
InfoComm International is the leading nonprofit association serving the professional AV communications industry worldwide. Founded in 1939, the association offers industry expertise and market research serving press and others seeking information about the industry. Visit www.infocomm.org for full details.