Extreme CCTV releases the enhanced Moondance® Ruggedized Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera, designed to provide high performance surveillance in extreme conditions. Now featuring a 36x zoom option, Moondance® produces highly detailed images for irrefutable video evidence. A new brushless motor provides precision speed control and increased reliability. Additionally, multi-protocol support allows seamless integration with industry standard platforms. more

Stage Research, Inc., the developer of audio, sound design and lighting software, has announced the release of SFX 6, the new version of its leading live entertainment sound playback software. More than just an update of the popular application, SFX 6 has been rewritten from the ground up and boasts an array of new features.

“We‘ve been collecting feedback and suggestions from sound designers about how to take SFX forward, and now SFX 6 is ready to go,” says Carlton Guc who is partnered with Brad Rembielak in Stage Research. “SFX is all about sound, and we‘ve been listening!” more

Burbank, CA, November 8, 2007–Globalstor Data Corporation, premier OEM Integrator of high performance RAID, SAN and storage/video servers, and ASSIMILATE™, Inc., developer of DI software solutions for filmmakers and post production, are showcasing the latest innovative solutions for content management at HD Expo 2007 (Booth #207). The newest ExtremeStor-DI model developed by Globalstor Data Corporation, which integrates ASSIMILATE‘s SCRATCH® Digital Intermediate Process Solution, is being demonstrated during the show to illustrate SCRATCH‘s efficiency in supporting stereo 3D and ExtremeStor-DI‘s effectiveness in processing this data. This demonstration offers a firsthand perspective at both products and how they can work together to support stereo 3D in live applications. more

Extreme CCTV announces the release of the enhanced EX72N Series Explosion-Protected Integrated Day-Night™ camera, designed to deliver effective, around-the-clock surveillance at hazardous locations. Certified for ClASS I, DIV 1 environments, the EX72N series adheres to the most stringent safety standards for explosion-protected performance. Available with day-night mechanical filter CCDs for outstanding daytime color and 40ft (12m) active-infrared night vision under low-light conditions, the EX72N provides safety and security for various applications including petrochemical facilities, chemical plants and pharmaceutical labs. Equipped with 4-8mm lens. more

The 600RM Pro provides a space-saving form factor, while the Extender Pro adds extra outlets to RGPC or other power delivery systems. Both feature the added benefits of 12-volt triggers for convenient powering on and off of connected gear.

New Orleans, LA – October 31, 2007 – Richard Gray‘s Power Company, LLC (RGPC) announces the release of the RGPC 600RM Pro and Extender Pro, now with 12-volt triggers for conveniently turning switched outlets on and off. more

Roland Systems Group announces an optional fiber optic data converter for the RSS Digital Snakes and V-Mixing System. The RSS S-OPT allows users of the M-400 V-Mixer , and S-1608 and S-4000 Digital Snake systems to easily extend transmission distances up to two kilometers. Housed in a robust half-rack chassis, the S-OPT converts RSS REAC data from Cat5e Ethernet to dual-core multimode optical fiber. The REAC protocol allows the transmission of up to 40 channels of 24-bit 96KHz digital audio. The S-OPT is extremely low latency and an ideal solution for digital audio transmission in large stadiums/venues, multi-building facilities, outdoor arenas or any application needing distances longer than 100 meters. more

PLEASANTON, Calif. and BOSTON, VON CONFERENCE & EXPO (booth 629) – Oct. 29, 2007 – Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM), the world‘s leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced the availability of ReadiVoice® 4.0, adding greater scalability, reliability and operational efficiency to the world‘s most widely used solution for on-demand audio conferencing services. Leveraging the new IMS-compliant Polycom Proxias™ application server and development environment, ReadiVoice 4.0 is optimized for the unique technical requirements and operational complexities of on-demand, carrier-grade conferencing services and can help service providers grow and protect audio conferencing revenue and reduce operational costs. The Polycom Proxias platform helps service providers cost-effectively deploy additional highly scalable, revenue-generating rich media conferencing services. more

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 25, 2007 – Sony is expanding its line of high-definition, pan-tilt-zoom cameras with the BRC-Z700 model. This new camera is designed for an array of remote acquisition applications, including point-of-view for live broadcasting, distance learning, image magnification, event videography and others.
The camera can display images onto a large screen in houses of worship, auditoriums, teaching hospitals, corporate boardrooms, and at sporting events, trade shows, and concerts. It can also be used for distance-learning applications in which clear, high-definition images need to be projected onto electronic whiteboards during a presentation, for example. more

CO-5 Microphone is launched to meet the price and performance needs of Houses of Worship

Novato, Calif. – October 24, 2007 – Point Source Audio (PSA), a specialty manufacturer of low-profile microphones has launched the CO-5 Microphone with features that most Houses of Worship buyers have found elusive: an affordable price and a focus on speech optimization. more

Aviom, exclusive developer of the world‘s premier audio transport technology, will feature its new MH10f Merger Hub with Fiber at WFX 2007 (Booth # 628).

The MH10f Merger Hub is designed to merge and distribute A-Net® data streams and provide a host of professional features to make audio networking with Pro64 Series products easy to set up and configure in multiple professional audio environments. more