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INFOCOMM ’08, LAS VEGAS, May 28, 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 a major Green Connectivity initiative that embraces environmentally sensitive and responsible corporate citizenship in both the A/V products the company manufactures, as well as the way it conducts business and operates its facilities. more

Architectural Acoustics by Peavey proudly introduces the new PHRâ„¢ Series loudspeakers, designed specifically for compact, in-ceiling operation in permanent installations.

The Architectural Acoustics PHR Series ceiling-mount enclosures are ideal for high-intelligibility voice, program music and versatile signal reproduction in commercial, industrial and institutional applications. more

MediaMatrix by Peavey will release version 1.4.2 of its NWare™ software, as well as memory upgrades and new I/O hardware, for the NION® programmable digital audio processing node at InfoComm 2008.

NION NWare version 1.4.2 is fully compatible with the Windows® Vista® operating system and adds support for network time protocols that allow NION to sync with network time servers or an Internet-based atomic clock. In addition, NION nX, n6 and n3 nodes now ship with upgrades in flash memory up to 2 GB to enable additional storage of audio, project files and background music loops, plus enhanced efficiency for messaging, audio playback, recording and multi-tasking within the NION system. more

Popular Rock Band to Kick-Start InfoComm 08

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, May 27, 2008 — Popular recording artists, the Gin Blossoms, will headline the NSCA ExpoJam! on June 17, 2008, during InfoComm 08.

Attendees will begin the night at 6 p.m. with the Opening Reception in the Hilton Center at the Las Vegas Hilton. ExpoJam!, sponsored by Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc., will begin immediately following the reception at 8 p.m. more

(WOODBURY, NY) – Lencore Acoustics Corp, a manufacturer of commercial sound masking systems announces the availability of its Music Page Interface, a radically different type of paging distribution system that will change the way audio and sound contractors design, install, and manage paging communication systems.

The Lencore Music Page Interface (MPI) replaces all the bulky head end equipment that is typically associated with music and paging systems. With the MPI there is no need for additional amplifiers, separate equalizers, special switching equipment or matching vendors for compatible product interfaces. In fact, the MPI technology is so sophisticated that it can make zone additions, modifications, deletions and other changes to the paging system on the fly and eliminates the need for running multiple home runs back to the electrical closet or through building risers to create separate or additional zones. more

Emeryville, CA., (May 21, 2008) –NextWindow, a global leader in the design and manufacture of optical touch technology, announces the next generation interactive whiteboard solution for Plasmas and LCDs, which will be on display at NextWindow’s Booth #N6527 at InfoComm08 Conference & Exhibition at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 18 – 20, 2008.

“By combining a large format display with a NextWindow optical touch overlay and leading annotation software, the user can create an interactive whiteboard which seamlessly integrates computer applications and multi-media sources for an enhanced presentation experience,� said Anthony Uhrick, VP of Sales, NextWindow. “It’s an excellent alternative to a projector and whiteboard solution.� more

SMART Meeting Pro – SMART Meeting Pro software adds advanced whiteboarding and data conferencing to meeting rooms with a dedicated computer and one or more SMART Board interactive whiteboards or displays. The software can connect multiple displays and laptops in the same room or around the world, enabling meeting participants to share ideas and information. With SMART Meeting Pro, teams can display documents and images, and notes can be made on any display in digital ink, then saved to a network drive, the desktop or a USB key and distributed via e-mail. SMART Meeting Pro is available May 21, at a suggested list price starting at US$5,999 more

NSCA Education Foundation’s golf tournament and concert set for InfoComm 08

Cedar Rapids, IA, May 15, 2008 — The NSCA Education Foundation will debut its popular charity events, the industry golf tournament and industry concert, at InfoComm 08 in Las Vegas.

“The charity events of the NSCA Education Foundation are a great way to bring the systems integration community together to network, raise money and support a good cause,� said Tom Frericks, president, NSCA Education Foundation. more

Sparta, N.J., (March 31, 2008) – RTcom USA Inc., provider of digital connectivity solutions for professional and consumer audio-visual and personal computer systems, today announced the HS-66M and HS-88M – the industry’s first high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) matrix routers with 6-in 6-out and 8-in 8-out ports, respectively. Also new from RTcom USA is the DS-66HM, a high-performance digital video interface (DVI) router with 6-in-6 out ports. All three new Matrix Routers from RTcom USA feature full HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliance, giving users the ability to transmit high-definition audio and video signals to as many as eight displays. more

San Francisco, CA, May 16, 2008 – Media Vision USA has announced it will demonstrate for the very first time the Taiden products, HCS-5100, fully digital infra-red language distribution system at the Media Vision USA booths during the InfoComm 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. more