MINNEAPOLIS, MINNEAPOLIS – JUNE 2009: Youth culture is awash in sophisticated multimedia, and yet the tools to create those media at a level of professionalism that’s competitive with that of the commercial sector are out of reach for most kids. The situation threatens to extinguish the spark of inspiration that drives active creation and sets the stage for a lifetime of passive consumption. But as of this summer, Minneapolis’ Institute of Production and Recording (IPR) is turning the tables on that dour trend. more

CARSON CITY, Nev., June 23, 2009 — Wisdom Audio (www.wisdomaudio.com), the leader in planar magnetic technologies, recently hosted its first Sage Series international distributor training at its newly expanded corporate headquarters here. Distributors representing 14 countries were among the first to experience Wisdom’s new sound room, which is capable of demonstrating all in-wall and on-wall architectural models within the new award-winning Sage Series. more

NILES, IL, JUNE 22, 2009 – After two years, almost 2,000 attendees have participated in Shure Incorporated’s Advanced Wireless Seminars around the United States, most recently in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. more

Product developers and engineers working in the consumer electronics, automotive and broadcast industries now have the opportunity to tune in to a series of free webinars organised by Prism Sound, manufacturer of the acclaimed dScope Series III Audio Analyzer.

The Wednesday Webinar series kicks off on June 24th with Mobile Music, a webinar presented by Prism Sound’s Dan Foley on measuring the acoustic and electronic performance of portable music players. more

Every year, RTS & Telex invite users from the nuclear power plant community to attend a workshop on outage communications. Held at the specialized training academy inside RTS & Telex’s Twin Cities headquarters, the two-day workshop guides attendees through all aspects of intercom configuration and usage.

Burnsville, MN In a nuclear power plant, safety is always the top priority. Walls are heavily fortified with concrete and heavy gauge steel rebar that can be several feet thick. Entering & exiting the containment chamber where radioactive elements are stored involves a series of preparations that must be highly coordinated. Naturally, all of these precautions create a challenging environment in which to maintain essential communication, particularly with regard to wireless users. That is why power plants choose RTS digital matrices interfaced with BTR wireless intercom systems from Telex. more

Revolabs to Offer Manufacturer’s Training Course at InfoComm09

First 50 Registered Course Participants Receive a Free Gift

MAYNARD, MA June 10, 2009 — Revolabs, the leading provider of wireless audio products for enhancing collaboration, announced today that they are furthering their commitment to customer training and education by sponsoring a manufacturer’s training course at InfoComm09 in Orlando, FL. more

ORLANDO, FL ― Auralex Acoustics, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, has teamed up with Technologies for Worship Magazine, a leading technology resource for houses of worship, to offer an educational seminar on acoustics at InfoComm 2009. Gavin Haverstick, lead acoustical engineer at Auralex, will provide important insight into the process of accurately treating house of worship facilities.

The 90-minute acoustics seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th at 10:00 a.m., will focus on how an understanding of the existing architecture and the various applications intended for the room is essential for acoustically treating any space. Auralex will also be exhibiting at InfoComm 2009 (Booth 5278) where it will be showcasing its latest product introductions including its EcoTech, Room Analysis Kit and its latest ‘green’ SonicPrint offerings. more

(Spiceland, Ind.) –During the 2009 InfoComm trade show, Draper, Inc. is once again presenting the “green� face of AV. Draper will present a manufacturer’s training course during the 2009 show.

“A/V in Green Buildings: What You Need to Know,â€? will be presented June 17, 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM in room MT32. This class will discuss green buildings, the issues that they represent for A/V conditions and how to overcome these conditions with proper product selections and new product considerations. The session will also cover how to impress your buyer on green A/V products. more

Providing proper training to the producers and engineers of tomorrow is vital for the entire future of the broadcast industry. Not only do they need to learn skills that are applicable to the industry, but they also need to learn about the equipment they will regularly come into contact with. more

INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2009)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) will deliver education for electronic systems professionals at an upcoming event hosted by Capitol Sales Company in the Philadelphia area June 7–9. CEDIA University (CU) On the Road will travel to the Capitol Sales Learning Institute™ – Regional Outreach event in King of Prussia, Pa., to offer core courses from three CEDIA University colleges. The event will also feature product training from top manufacturers via the Capitol Sales Learning Institute™ and a certification opportunity from the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA). more