“Eventide has really packed a lot of features into a small box.”

– David Gilden, musician

Drawn to the benefits of having rackmount effects processor capabilities in an affordable and upgradeable stompbox, accomplished kora musician David Gilden recently added an Eventide TimeFactor effects pedal to his touring rig. Since the 1980s, Gilden has toured extensively as a solo artist and with the band Cora Connection, and is one of the world’s most accomplished masters of the kora, a traditional African harp-lute. more

Canadian Maker’s Latest Family Pushes Real-Value Envelope

CEDIA EXPO, DENVER, CO, Sept. 4, 2008 — An all-new family of loudspeakers from Canada’s PSB Speakers, dubbed “Imagine,” is destined to become the standard of value among audio and Home Theater fans for whom real-world sonic performance is the salient criterion of excellence. Yet at the same time, PSB expects the Imagine models to reset expectations of how an “affordable high-end” loudspeaker can look, and of the quality standards to which it can be crafted. more

IRVINE, Calif., September 3, 2008 — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, known for award-winning, high-quality, high-definition presentation and display products, introduced the HD8000, its first ultra-bright 1080p HD projector designed for more exposed, brighter home theater environments. more

IRVINE, Calif., September 4, 2008 — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, known for award-winning, high-quality, high-definition presentation and display products, today introduced its Diamond Series of projectors designed for the finest high-definition home theater environments. Mitsubishi’s new channel strategy for its 1080p HC7000U and HC6500U premium projectors signifies the quality and value of its products for end-users and profitability for its loyal channel partners. These new projectors are available exclusively through custom home theater systems integration and high-end retail channels. more

CERRITOS, Calif., September 3, 2008 — Elite Screens, Inc., an innovative company that specializes in affordable high quality projector screens, today announced its Raptor projection screen, a premium grade electric floor-rising screen that conceals itself in a functional furniture cabinet. Elite’s Raptor is an elegant choice when wall or ceiling projection screen installations are not practical.

“Raptor is a premium grade powered projection screen that fulfills a role in AV integration that has not previously received the consideration it deserves,” said David Rodgers, marketing manager, Elite Screens, Inc. “It is ideal for hidden theater environments or executive conference rooms. With the touch of a button, both screen and projector appear like magic.” more

Kansas City, MO – September 2008… Ohio-based Star Marketing, headed by industry veteran Dick Starnes, announces the addition of Wayne Hartman to the organization’s personnel lineup. Star Marketing, which services the sales territories of Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania for Avlex Corporation in addition to functioning as the company’s eastern regional sales management office, will utilize Hartman’s extensive sales experience to help further Avlex Corporation’s market penetration. more

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, September 2, 2008 – RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, is unveiling its new and improved NLL-II 5.8 GHz portable digital microwave link at IBC (Stand 1.A30). Taking its former model to new heights, the updated NLL-II now offers both balanced microphone and line level inputs via switch selectable XLR connectors on both the transmitter and receiver. This makes the NLL-II ideal for use by roaming news and sports crews. As part of its new release, the redesigned NLL-II is now also equipped with phantom power for microphones. more

Last Year’s Runner-Up Alongside Adobe® and Microsoft Now A Contender In Best Server Hardware/Software and Best Streaming Radio Solution Categories

SAN JOSE, CA, September 2, 2008—Wowza Media Systems, an emerging leader in streaming media server software, who turned heads last year by placing in the top 3 in the Best Server Hardware/Software category alongside such industry titans as Adobe and Microsoft, today announced that its flagship product, Wowza Media Server® Pro, is again a finalist for this prestigious award, now in two categories, Best Server Hardware/Software and Best Streaming Radio Solution. more

MONTREAL and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — Sept. 2, 2008 — High-definition video over signage and other networks is now a reality, thanks to a new partnership by HaiVision Systems Inc., the world leader in performance video encoding technology, and Video Furnace, a leading global provider of enterprise-class IP video solutions. Today the companies announced a partnership to deliver unparalleled video-over-IP quality and IPTV high-definition solutions for a wide range of markets, including enterprise, education and government. The agreement includes cooperative technical development, integrated systems propositions and joint marketing efforts. The partnership will enable the companies’ global network of integrators, resellers and partners to deliver video over IP solutions of the highest resolution and best performance across North America and Europe. more

ATK Audiotek Provides Democratic Party With Sound Platform From Harman Professional For National Convention And Barack Obama Acceptance Speech At Invesco Field

Continuing a tradition of Harman Professional sound technologies being employed at the conventions of both major U.S. political parties, the company today announced that its JBL Professional VERTEC® line array loudspeakers were deployed by leading rental sound system provider, ATK Audiotek, at the Democratic National Convention at Denver’s Pepsi Center. A JBL VERTEC system was also used for presidential candidate Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the city’s Invesco Field football stadium, with Crown power amplifiers also in use at both facilities. The combination of JBL speakers and Crown amplifiers has also served as the sound system of choice for many of the party’s recent election rallies and assemblies around the nation. more