February 2002
Features
Getting the LED Out
By Peter H. Putman, CTS
Long viewing distance and incredible brightness and versatility have made LED a prominent video technology in large venues….
CEDIA to Release Long-Awaited Designer 1 Certification Exam
The Designer I certification exam debuts at the Miami Regional Education event, March 5, at the Miami Hyatt. In conjunction with the Regional, CEDIA will…
Columns
A New Look And Much More
NATHANIEL HECHT
I HAVE OFTEN WRITTEN ABOUT THE VIRTUES OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE National Systems Contractors Association. The NSCA is the leading not-for-profit association…
The Price Is Right
Alan Kruglak
Setting Successful Price Targets…
Line Out
By David E. Mentley
FIRST OF ALL, DTV DOES NOT EQUAL HDTV. IT’S MAINLY non-technical journalists who make and promote the confusion between digital television, DTV, and high-definition…
Departments
On the Move
EIKI, EAG, Crestron and Panasonic…
Who’s News
Daniel Ari
Digital Projection International, known for its key role in applying Texas Instrument’s DLP technology to high-quality imaging, has been purchased by…
Business News
Corporate Evolutions, Sales Tools, Publications, Education and Congratulations…
Happy Anniversary
KDM, Anitech and Liberty Wire & Cable…
Good Deeds
Fujitsu, PLUS and Hitachi news….
Bad Deeds
Piracy Thwarted…
Free Stuff
Blonder Tongue Monitoring and Control Software QCentral Remote Monitoring and Control Software is a custom application used with the QQQT product line….
Install of the Month: Training the Future Installers of America
Daniel Ari
Tim Pattrin, video communications coordinator at West Middle School in Wayzata, Minnesota, wanted students in his data networking class to install the…
Contractor’s Web Watch
NFPA, APW Enclosures, and Posh Speakers….
Feedback Forum
Find out what our readers have to say….
AGREEMENTS, PARTNERSHIPS AND ACQUISITIONS
Russound acquired IntelliNet Controls; formal integration was scheduled for January 1, 2002 Dolby Laboratories has taken a strategic stake in Australian…
Rep and Dealer News
Electrograph Systems is the sole distributor of TRaC Associates GlassVu and LumenStar products Colorado-based rep firm Warman Marketing was appointed…
People News
Who’s where in the industry….
Hot Topic: The 2002 Winter Olympics
SOUNDTUBE RIDES THE LUGE SoundTube Entertainment team members got the opportunity to race the Olympic bobsled track that will be used by Olympic athletes…
What’s New
Audio/Video Products
S&VC spotlights selected contracting products, with links to manufacturer sites….
Main Features
Digital Signal Routing and Distribution
By Barry Albright
Know the available technologies and get past the common misconceptions before you specify a digital routing system….
Have It Your Way
Chris Doering
Customized products can give you a competitive edge in landing profitable clients and niche projects….
Installation Profiles
New Sounds for a Miami Institution
Bruce Borgerson
The Orange Bowl college football classic abandoned its eponymous stadium in 1996 and followed the Miami Dolphins northward to the new Pro Player Stadium….
Variety Is the Hallmark of Heinz
Keith Clark
Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA…
India’s Summer Games
By Christopher Buttner
Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India…
Contractor’s Toolbox
1972 All Over AgainAlmost
Glen Ballou
Comparing Systems Then and Now…
All Hands-on Video
New Year’s Resolutions
Josh Kairoff
Resolving the Resolution Confusion…
Industry Associations
Apprenticeship Program Wins Federal Approval
An apprenticeship program for electronic systems technicians has been formally approved and will soon be available. After years of lobbying toward this…
Inaugural InfoComm China Draws Enthusiasm
InfoComm China, launched in July 2001, now has more than 95% of its 6000-square-meter exhibition space reserved by a total of 44 companies representing…
