Barco, a global innovator and industry leader in digital visualization, is pleased to announce its cooperation with professional electronics company JVC on the implementation of JVC‘s D-ILA technology. The offspring of this deal is Barco‘s recently launched LX-5 projector, which was showcased at recent Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam in January. more

Middleton, WI– Intelix LLC, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, recently released the Audisey Athena Design Guide, a catalog dedicated to providing audio-visual professionals the necessary information for designing and specifying Intelix Audisey Athena matrix mixing, amplification, and control systems. more

Stage Research, Inc., the developer of audio, sound design and lighting software, will hold a one-day training session in Houston to introduce sound designers to SFX 6, the new version of the company‘s leading live entertainment sound playback software. The session will take place March 19 in the Hilton Americas hotel.

“Sound designers worldwide have adopted SFX so we‘ve scheduled this training session for the new SFX 6 software the day before we exhibit at the USITT Trade Show for the convenience of convention-goers,” says Carlton Guc who is partnered with Brad Rembielak in Stage Research. more

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, 29 January, 2008 — Further advancing the user customization and macro capabilities of Harman Pro Group‘s pioneering HiQnet™ system configuration and control software, the company today introduced HiQnet System Architect™ version 1.6 that includes several new import and export features which make it easier for integrators and consultants to design and implement presets for discrete venues and systems. In addition, HiQnet System Architect version 1.6 also includes a new AKG plug-in for offline configuration of AKG WMS 4000 systems, a new graphics engine for a more responsive user interface and master control panels are now configurable at device channel level providing greater detail of system control. more

Free upgrade can be easily downloaded and installed via USB, providing musicians and producers improved ease of use and advanced functionality.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 –Responding to the requests of the growing number of TimeFactor owners, Eventide today announced the immediate availability of v2 software for the TimeFactor effects pedal. The software, free to registered users, downloads and installs easily by simply plugging the USB outlet into an Internet-connected computer, and provides users with an impressive set of new features and improvements. more

ANAHEIM, CA – JANUARY 24, 2008 – Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, introduces the first “green” acoustical foam product on the market, Eco-Friendly StudioFoam®, at Winter NAMM 2008 (Hall C, Booth # 4295).

StudioFoam brand products now include soy components, reducing petroleum-based chemical usage by up to 60% and lessening dependence on fossil fuels, including foreign crude oil. This greener formula helps reduce global warming emissions, yet retains the longevity and acoustical properties that Auralex is known for. more

January 16, 2008 – Extreme CCTV releases the Moondance® Dual-Spectra Ruggedized Pan-Tilt-Zoom Imager, which combines thermal and CCD sensors for surveillance imaging covering Detection to Identification. A 50mm thermal imager provides enhanced viewing options including spectral heat variance and hot and cold spot highlights, while the CCD sensor delivers 36x zoom for powerful video interrogation. more

Allen & Heath has added iDR0, a new processing unit, to its iLive digital mixing system, and has announced the release of V1.2, the new version of iLive system software.

The iDR0 is a 2U rack unit that provides all the processing features of the iLive system for networked audio systems. Instead of slots for I/O modules, the iDR0 offers two EtherSound ports, which provide all the audio inputs and outputs of the system. It provides a cost effective and compact solution to users who wish to mix common sources for different applications such as FOH and Monitor, or need an additional mix for broadcast or recording that allows full processing and mix capability with the source material. more

Bluffdale, Utah, USA — Listen Technologies Corporation and Danish Interpretation Systems (DIS) have launched their partnership for distribution of DIS conferencing solutions in the U.S. The partnership became effective January 1, 2008.

The launch includes a complete update to the Listen website www.listentech.com, full introduction of the DIS products to all Listen Representatives, availability of product brochures, data sheets, pricing, tech notes, manuals, user profiles and other industry tools. Materials are available electronically or in hard copy. more

Allen & Heath will unveil a fifth model in the new ZED range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production, at the forthcoming NAMM show in Anaheim, CA, in January 2008.

The new ZED-24 stereo mixer provides 23 independent sources to the mix, 10 independent outputs, 4 aux sends (2 pre and 2 post fade), a USB send and return (for PC or Mac recording, playback and effects), a unique dual stereo input capability, and advanced monitoring facilities. more