December 2004
Features
Working at Working Together
By Richard Schrag
Consultants and architects make strange bedfellows sometimes. Outwardly, they acknowledge that if you’re going to build something, it will require teamwork from a variety of people with different areas of expertise. Too often, however, they go about their business…
Technology Showcase: Special Effects
By John McJunkin
One item in the rack that’s every bit as important as any amp, EQ, or compressor is an effects processor. …
Installation Profile:
Best in Show
By Judith Sagami
What separates a cutting-edge AV installation from a run-of-the-mill project? Surely, it’s not just about the latest and greatest gear…
Reviews
Architectural Acoustics Digitool MX
By John McJunkin
Architectural Acoustics by Peavey has introduced the Digitool MX, a multipurpose digital signal-processing and routing device. …
Communications Specialties Pure Digital FiberLink 7220
By Jeff Sauer & Mark Johnson
Fiber optics was all the rage a few years ago. It was the apparent future of all communications and just about as big a Wall Street draw as everything…
Columns
Editor’s Note: My Fair Signal
By Mark Johnson
To paraphrase Prof. Henry Higgins from 1964’s film My Fair Lady, Why can’t video be more like audio? …
Picture This:
The Solution is Resolution
By Jeff Sauer
It has been the better part of a decade since XGA-resolution projectors started making serious inroads into an SVGA-dominated market. Today, while SVGA…
Associations Focus: 2004 CEDIA Member Survey
According to the 2004 CEDIA Member Survey, the custom electronics design and installation industry is growing at a rapid pace. …
Associations Focus: Systems Installer and Integrator Certification Exams
At the 2005 Systems Integration Expo, NSCA will roll out the first offering of EST certification exams for systems installers and integrators….
Associations Focus: AVolution at TECHXNY
The AVolution campaign hit the road from Oct. 5 to 7, 2004, with a pavilion dedicated to AV technologies at the TECHXNY show in the Javits Center….
Security Watch:
Controlling Access
By Steve Filippini
The first alarm company I ever worked for introduced me to the concept of restricted area access. It was a small company with a lobby about 10’×15′ and a small desk reserved for the receptionist. The door leading into the business from the…
POV: Independent Programmers, Unite!
By John Campanella, CTS-D
InfoComm/ICIA recently approved the establishment of the new Independent Programmers Council. This council, of which I am honored to be the inaugural…
Departments
The Buzz:
Install of the Month
By Trevor Boyer
There’s nothing like cheesecake to evoke a sense of decadence. The Cheesecake Factory is committed to the quality of its namesake offering and its wide…
The Buzz: Newsmakers
Rick Belt has been appointed as general manager of Beyerdynamic. U.K.-based induction loop specialist Ampetronic has announced new appointments. …
The Buzz: 20 Years Ago in Sound & Video Contractor
By Mark Johnson
Intercommunications is the main topic of discussion in the conclusion of the two part focus featuring eight articles profiling installationsIntercommunications is the main topic of discussion in the conclusion of the two part focus featuring eight articles….
The Buzz: Publications
Switchcraft has introduced the sixth edition of its Pro Audio & Broadcast catalog. …
CONTRACTOR’S WEB WATCH
www.canare.com Canare Corp. of America has launched its dynamic new website. Significant updates to layout, design, and functionality provide existing…
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 6-9 CES Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegaswww.cesweb.org 20-23 NAMM International Music Products Association Anaheim, Calif.www.namm.com 26-28…
INDUSTRY NEWS
Network Electronics Router Range Extends Reach Network Electronics’ comprehensive VikinX router range has further extended its reach through membership…
FEEDBACK
Don’t Forget Medialon I was pleased to see such an extensive article on the Queen Mary 2 system in the September issue of S&VC. One aspect that was missing,…
What’s New
What’s New: Video Technology
What’s new in video technology from such industry leaders as Daktronics, Barco, For-A, Christie, Crestron, and Jupiter Systems….
What’s New: Audio Technology
What’s new in audio technology from such companies as Infinium Technologies, Scala, Danish Interpretation Systems, CableOrganizer.com, Extron Electronics, and Middle Atlantic Products. …
What’s New: Security Technology
What’s new in security technology from such companies as International Fiber Systems, Digital Acoustics, Potter Electric Signal, HaiVision, PI Vision, Digimerge, and Viscount….
What’s New: AV Technology
What’s new in AV technology from such industry leaders as Parasound, EAW, Aviom, Sabine, Cadac, and Symetrix….
What’s New: Residential Technology
What’s new in the residential technology industry from such companies as Krell Industries, Cirrus Logic, Kaleidescape, ADS Technologies, and Rotel of America….