SPARTA, N.J. ― Dec. 3, 2009 ― RTcom USA Inc., a provider of digital connectivity solutions for professional and consumer A/V systems, today announced that it’s enhanced HDMI Matrix router solutions have begun shipping. The new design changes both hardware and firmware by adding an extended display identification data (EDID) mode select function. The increased functionality of the HS-44M Plus, HS-66M Plus, and HS-88M Plus allows users to choose between DVI 1920×1200, HDMI 2-channel, and HDMI multichannel EDID to ensure compatibility with up to eight different displays. In addition, the new routers offer an auto EDID save function, and a status LED light on the output port.

The original design was introduced in 2005 as the first true HDMI routing matrix switchers in the market. more

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(BOSTON, MA – October, 2009) Focal Press, a division of Elsevier, is pleased to announce the publication of Sound Systems: Design and Optimization, 2e by Bob McCarthy.

With this definitive guide to sound reinforcement alignment and design, Bob McCarthy shares his expert knowledge and effective methodology from years of teaching audio professionals. more

DigiTech®, a leading manufacturer of guitar, bass, and vocal processors, and a Harman International company (NYSE-HAR), has announced a free Version 2.0 software upgrade to the popular RP500 Multi-Effect Switching System. The upgrade now provides RP500 users with a 20-second looper. more

Huntsville, Alabama – November 27, 2009- PESA, a major provider of Pro AV distribution and router transport solutions will display several new products in booth # 619 at the Government Video Expo in Washington D.C. December 2-3. PESA will showcase the new Cheetah 144NE fiber optic router for Dual Link DVI or 3G-SDI systems up to 144X144. For 3G-SDI and 1080p/60 transports, PESA will be displaying the new Cougar-3 for 3G-SDI/HD-SDI up to 32X32 and the Ocelot-3 for 3G-SDI/HD-SDI for 16X8 and 16X16. For high performance computer displays, PESA will be showing the Vidblox family of Media Extenders for DVI, VGA, and RGBHV over fiber or coax. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 19, 2009) It’s the world’s most important rock destination. The multipurpose Foster Theater at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum hosts everything from live performances by rock royalty to intimate interviews. And when the whole world is watching, there are no do-overs. That’s why they chose Vaddio to capture every history-making moment. more

Vaddio, the global leader in robotic PTZ cameras and camera control systems in the audiovisual and videoconferencing industries, will demonstrate its broad range of HD solutions at this year’s LDI show, Nov. 20 – 22, in Orlando, Fla. more

The URA-SKU by Hall Research

Hall Research releases the URA-SKU, an ultra-compact PC video and audio on twisted-pair (UTP) receiver that features built-in RGB skew correction. The device uses 5-stage active equalization and 62 nanoseconds of skew adjustment for any UTP cable. It can reproduce the original audio and video in real time and with perfect clarity at a distance of up to 1,000 feet (300m). The URA-SKU supports video resolutions to 1920×1200 at any refresh rate. Digitally controlled adjustments eliminate the need to tweak pots or set dip-switches. more

Leading audio visual integrator AVI-SPL will take Boston area professionals back to school for the final program in the 2009 AVI-SPL University series. The program, held at the Sheraton Braintree, Braintree, Mass., on Wednesday, Nov. 11, offers attendees access to industry-leading educational seminars taught by experts and certified trainers. AVI-SPL University is regarded as the largest professional audiovisual (AV) education series to be sponsored by a comprehensive AV solutions provider. more

PESA VidBLox Extenders for DVI and VGA extended over Fiber or Coax

Huntsville, Alabama – November 2, 2009- PESA, a major provider of broadcast and Pro AV distribution and router transport solutions introduces its family of Dual-Link DVI to SMPTE compliant 3G-SDI converter/extender modules. PESA’s VidBlox product line is designed for transport of high speed digital formats with pixel resolutions up to 2560X1600 @60Hz over coax or fiber optic transports. The latest 3G-SDI technology is built into these Dual-Link DVI converter/extenders, making them fully compatible with all of PESA’s HD-SDI and 3G-SDI routers and distribution equipment. more

Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the introduction and immediate availability of the FOX 4G Matrix 7200, a high performance, modular fiber optic matrix switcher for complete, end-to-end digital A/V signal transmission and routing over fiber optic cable. It is expandable from 8×8 up to 72×72, and supports digital switching at rates up to 4.25 Gbps. With hot-swappable I/O boards, real-time system monitoring, and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies, the FOX 4G Matrix 7200 delivers highly reliable, enterprise-wide switching of fiber optic A/V and control signals for any mission-critical environment. more