Sapphire Marketing is pleased to announce the addition of Salamander Designs to our portfolio of represented Manufacturers. Salamander Designs, a leader in building innovative, high-quality AV furniture for the past twenty years, sets the industry standard by offering a new design-your-own furniture concept for commercial collaboration. These advanced and flexible furniture systems offer simple customization with technology […]
WUPPERTAL, Germany — Oct. 9, 2013 — Riedel Communications, a leading provider of real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, today announced that it has acquired Düsseldorf-based mobile streaming specialist Code One. As a developer of solutions for video streaming over wide area networks (WANs), Code One brings Riedel a valuable portfolio of WAN-focused solutions, as well as […]
Woodland Park, NJ (October 8, 2013) – FSR is proud to announce that its T6 FLEX control unit, ideally suited for churches with congregations of varying sizes, has been named “Most Innovative Green Product” in the 2013 WFX New Product Facility Awards. Winners were revealed earlier this month in Dallas during the Worship Facilities Conferences & Expo (WFX). FSR’s […]
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — Oct. 8, 2013 — BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface, integration, and system products, today announced that Net Display Systems (NDS), a leading developer of digital signage software, has unveiled its new PADS4 Release 3. With the new release, NDS’ PADS4 now offers desktop communication, enriched content creation, and an OS independent […]
HDBaseT appears to be the standard that every major manufacturer is using to route video, audio, control, Ethernet and (potentially) power across a Cat5 or Cat6 wire. You’re probably using HDBaseT already and don’t even know it. But if you aren’t, Panasonic, Epson, Sony, Mitsubishi, Barco and Christie will have you doing it in the […]
Clinton, New Jersey – Kramer Electronics, a worldwide supplier of innovative and reliable signal management products, introduces the TP-580T and TP-580R transmitter and receiver using HDBaseT LiteTM technology to send HDMI with embedded audio, bi-directional RS-232 and IR over distances of up to 230 ft. (70m). For resolutions above 1080p60 and up to 4k by 2k, distances of […]
Fairfield, NJ––The new Residential Configured Rack System (RCS) from Middle AtlanticProducts ships fully assembled with pre-installed accessories to facilitate installations while offering substantial savings in time and money. A smart, cost-effective option for residential installers, RCS Series racks ship with pre-installed shelves, fans, a locking reversible glass door, locking removable side and rear access panels, and locking […]
Los Angeles, CA – October 2013… When the Port of Los Angeles began construction on the new, expanded Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX three years ago, there was an unspoken understanding that the new structure would have to be an architectural tour-de-force, and a befitting ‘first impression’ for this iconic international city. Indeed, anticipation […]
ST. GEORGE, Utah – Oct. 7, 2013 – Wilson Electronics, LLC (www.WilsonElectronics.com),manufacturer of North America’s top-selling line of cellular signal boosters, announced today that Jeffrey Gudewicz has joined Wilson Electronics, LLC, as Director of Business Development and Product Line Management reporting to Robert Van Buskirk, President and CEO. Most recently Mr. Gudewicz served as Senior Strategic Sales Manager […]
ST. GEORGE, Utah – Oct. 7, 2013 – Wilson Electronics, LLC (www.WilsonElectronics.com),manufacturer of North America’s top-selling line of cellular signal boosters, announced today that Christopher Rutherford has joined Wilson Electronics, LLC, as Vice President of Sales and Marketing reporting to Robert Van Buskirk, President and CEO. Most recently, Mr. Rutherford served as vice president of consumer electronics at […]
10/6/2013 — TURBOSOUND’s Flashline and Flex Array line array PA systems were once again centre stage at this year’s Zurich Open Air Festival, held over the weekend of August 29th. Germany’s Flashline rental partner FeedBack Show Systems & Service GmbH provided sound and lights for the three stages. In 2012 FeedBack provided the sound systems […]
Futuresource Consulting expands its offering with three new appointments. Specialist research and consulting firm Futuresource announces the recent appointment of three new employees to expand its offering to clients and build upon the company’s successful track record. Phil Maddocks joins the education technology team as a market analyst, focusing primarily on mobile computing devices within […]
Texas – October 3, 2013 – AMX® is pleased to announce that Scott Bahr has joined the Companyas Executive Vice President, Global Sales effective October 1. Mr. Bahr comes to AMX from Nokia where he held a number of senior sales executive posts, mostly recently as General Manager of Global Channel Sales. Prior to Nokia, Mr. Bahr had a […]
GREENVILLE, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– From the SYNNEX National Conference — SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading distributor of IT products and services, has been selected by Four Winds Interactive as its exclusive distributor of digital signage solutions in the US and Canada. Integrators and resellers have access to cutting-edge products to run digital signs, interactive kiosks, desktops, web and mobile content through […]
We accidentally got a scoop today during my (Almost) Daily Rants and rAVe’s podcast (special video interview edition) when I was interviewing Almo’s VP of Marketing Melody Craigmyle. The video interview was supposed to be the opportunity for us to announce our partnership to bring all the future Almo ProAV E4 AV Tours LIVE via […]
SAN FRANCISCO — Oct. 3, 2013 — Wohler Technologies today announced that Kirk Marple, chief software architect of Wohler’s RadiantGrid™, will join Ernie Sanchez, chief operating officer at Cinnafilm, to present their paper, “Enhanced Image Processing Beyond Baseband: CPU/GPU Process Model Unlocks Performance Possibilities,” co-authored by Hank Frecon, technology and partner specialist for file-based products […]
Anaheim, California (October 3, 2013) – Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the DSC 3G-HD A and the DSC HD-3G A scalers for 3G-SDI and HDMI. The DSC 3G-HD A converts 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI video signals to HDMI, while the DSC HD-3G A converts HDMI to 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI. Both products feature advanced Extron video signal processing with 1080i deinterlacing, Deep […]
TORONTO — Oct. 3, 2013 — BenQ Canada Corp., the world’s No. 1 DLP® projector brand and globally renowned provider of digital lifestyle innovations, today announced its product lineup for GTEC 2013. With an award-winning portfolio of projectors, monitors, and digital signage displays, BenQ will showcase new standards in quality, collaboration, and energy savings designed to satisfy […]
This week, Joel talks with rAVe editor Sara Abrons about CEDIA Expo, and then lets the listener in on the lunchroom conversation when five AV industry guys gather at lunch to talk about the potential effects of the shutdown. Guests include Neil Willis, Mike Whitman (both of Hypersign) and Scott Gottlieb and Mike Macri of […]
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Wokingham, UK – (3rd October 2013) – The Walt Disney Studios has entered into an agreement with Christie® to provide the latest digital cinema technologies and a variety of professional services for The Walt Disney Studios’ production, post-production, screening rooms and premieres. Christie’s Managed Services department in North America will provide Disney’s accomplished engineering team […]
Lipinski Sound will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the unveiling of a new self-powered and upgradable loudspeaker system. The revised L-707A series of monitors are the latest development in a series of loudspeakers starting with their legendary L-707. Lipinski’s modular speaker system will be shown with their newly developed L-700A Dual Power Amplifier and L-700B […]
Clinton, New Jersey – Pete Putman, CTS, KT2B; owner and principal of ROAM Consulting and technology consultant for Kramer Electronics USA, will present, moderate, and also chair a session at the annual technology conference of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. The conference will be held from October 21 – 24 at the Loew’s Hollywood Hotel in […]
MONTREAL, CANADA — October 2, 2013 — Today, Haivision released a major upgrade to the Viper, a fully integrated appliance, giving users easier ways to capture, stream, review, distribute and publish rich, multi-stream HD video content used in situational training, skills assessment, advanced instruction and detailed presentations. Adopted by organizations in the enterprise, education, medical, […]
VIENNA, Austria – Led by Bishop Samuel L Carruth, The Holy Light Church Of Deliverance has opened its doors for nearly 50 years for the St. Portsmouth, Virginia community. With an aging sound reinforcement system installed in the early ‘90s, Vicom was tasked with designing and supplying the house of worship with a new system […]
NEW YORK, OCTOBER 2, 2013 – This summer, nearly 700,000 people participated in the online launch of Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra’s Oprah & Deepak 21-Day Meditation Challenge: Miraculous Relationships. For co-producers and composers Rich Tozzoli and Scott E. Moore, recording the music for this production proved to be as much of an adventure as […]
We’re proud to bring you the most complete coverage of the CEDIA Expo last week in Denver. And you should check it out regardless of what segment of the AV industry you are in. Why? Because CEDIA not only launched a host of new HomeAV products but also had a tremendous amount of commercial AV […]
10/1/2013 Manchester, UK — MIDAS has today announced the immediate availability of their new Mixtender 2 iPad App for the best-selling PRO Series and XL8 digital consoles. Loaded with new features, and delivering an unprecedented range of control and mobility, Mixtender 2 was designed and developed by MIDAS engineers for absolute best in class performance. […]
WFX/DALLAS, Texas – (October 1, 2013) – Christie® , a leader in providing digital display technology to the house of worship market, will display a range of solutions at Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX) at the Dallas Convention Center October 2-4. The expo is the largest showcase of church-related products and services in America and the Christie booth […]
Anaheim, California (October 1, 2013) – Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the VNC 325 3G-SDI, a VN-Matrix series codec that streams SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI video and embedded audio over standard IP networks. The VNC 325 transports low latency, production-quality SD or HD video with embedded audio. Two channels of audio can […]
Beirut, Lebanon – October 2013… The tall, domed central hall of the Lebanese Parliament building in Beirut has long been known as an acoustically challenging environment. But after many years and numerous attempts, a recent renovation has brought the building’s rogue reverberation under control, bringing clarity and high intelligibility to the iconic space with Renkus-Heinz […]
WUPPERTAL, Germany — Oct. 1, 2013 — Riedel Communications, provider of pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, today announced that Endemol, the world’s largest independent television and digital production company, is using Riedel’s MediorNet real-time media network and Artist digital matrix intercom system to establish a fully redundant communications, A/V, and data link […]
