VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.-March 27, 2008-The home electronics experts at Domes Audio Video Environments have learned first-hand that today’s consumers want their homes to be well-appointed, fully automated, and completely wired. For this reason, Domes has opened a new design center in Virginia Beach that allows visitors to experience the endless ways they can integrate technology into their homes. more

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., March 27, 2008 — Torn between staying inside to watch the game or swimming in the pool with friends and family? Now you can do both.

Pantel (www.panteltv.com), the worldwide leader in outdoor weatherproof TV solutions, brings excitement to both residential and commercial outdoor entertaining by currently offering two LCD HDTVs in 32-inch and 42-inch screen sizes (additional sizes TBA). Now shipping, Pantel’s luxurious, yet affordable, outdoor weatherproof TVs are available through a select, yet growing, dealer base. more

SE2 LABS INTRODUCES THE ULTIMATE HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTION FOR CUSTOM INSTALLERS
With the incredibly comprehensive, first-of-its-kind ITC One home entertainment system, SE2 does the labor-intensive programming and integration for you.

Draper, Utah – March 27, 2008 – SE2 Labs today announced the shipment of its ITC One (Integrated Theater Console) home entertainment system, which integrates audio, HD video, gaming, DVR functions, A/V signal processing and control into a one-box solution that is roughly the size of two PC consoles. This never-seen-before level of integration in a single product is designed to make life significantly easier for custom installers, who until now routinely perform all of the integration found in the ITC One themselves, at considerable time, expense and, often, frustration. more

Designed for luxurious home theater installs and critical electronics systems, the RGPC PowerVault 11kW keeps entire AC circuits running smoothly during power outages, surges and more and can be configured for 120V or 240V output.

New Orleans, LA – March 27, 2008 – Richard Gray’s Power Company (RGPC) announces shipment of the RGPC PowerVault 11kW, a premium whole-house power delivery system that is the first of its kind for the custom installation market. more

Solution-Rich, Reference-Quality Guides Deliver Thousands of Products
For Commercial and Residential A/V Professionals in Easy-to-Use Format

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Mar. 26, 2008 — Liberty Wire & Cable, worldwide supplier of a broad range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, including custom installers and systems integrators, has announced the publication of two new 2008 product catalogs—each offering more than 3,500 products—for commercial and residential A/V professionals. more

LAS VEGAS, NV — Auralex has become the go-to manufacturer for acoustical treatments on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. In each episode, the Makeover team undertakes the monumental task of completely rebuilding a family’s home in a one-week timeframe. NYC dealer Dale Pro Audio consistently recommends Auralex’s state-of-the-art products when acoustical treatments are needed on the show. Auralex recently completed its third episode with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the company is currently working on a fourth episode, which has not yet aired. Auralex will be showcasing several of its products at this year’s NAB show in B&H’s booth space (SU2905). more

Austin, Texas, March 25, 2008 – SI has introduced a new motorized projector screen, raising the quality standard for all electric projection screens. The radical new design offers all the amenities and is packed with features.

SI’s new luxurious Performance Motorized projector screen is a revolutionary new design that sets the standard for aesthetics and picture quality. Performance Motorized offers the “Super Flat” rigid screen tensioning system ensuring a perfect image from all projectors. Standard amenities include 12 volt trigger, IR / remote, and 24 inches of extra black drop making the Performance Motorized the ultimate solution for any home theater application. more

VISO FIVE DVD/CD Surround Sound Receiver and VISO TWO DVD/CD Receiver Honored for High Quality and Innovative Design

SHARON, MA, March 25, 2008 — NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, has been awarded
the prestigious international 2008 red dot award in the product design category for its new VISO FIVE DVD/CD Surround Sound Receiver and VISO TWO DVD/CD Receiver. more

LAS VEGAS, NV — 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 this year’s NAB Show. Auralex will be showcasing its products as part of B&H’s booth space (SU2905).

Companies are re-evaluating their manufacturing processes in order to make them more environmentally conscious. Auralex Acoustics has recognized and embraced this green approach and has developed the industry’s first environmentally-friendly acoustic foam that can be utilized in broadcast, post and production facilities, both commercially and in residential settings. more

BCD Associates, Inc.,a leader in DVD Control Systems, is now shipping its DVD-1150HDD industrial HDD/DVD recorder designed specifically for remote control via RS-232, USB serial and optionally, built-in web server control. The hard disk capability permits recording from 58 to 348 hours of video to the standard 250GB drive. more