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Crestron Releases New Digital Switcher

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Crestron announced the release of its new switcher, the DM-MD6X1, which brings the benefits of DigitalMedia to single-room applications. The DM-MD6X1 routes all analog, digital, and HDMI AV from source to display, along with USB control plus DVI and DisplayPort multimode support....

InFocus Revives ScreenPlay Projectors

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InFocus Corp. announced the revival of its ScreenPlay line of projectors with the introduction of the SP8602. The new home theater projector features native 1080p resolution, a 30,000:1 maximum contrast ratio, and video-optimized 1,300 lumens....

Sanyo Partners with Synnex Corp.

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Sanyo has formed a distribution partnership with Synnex Corp., a business process services company, in an effort to expand its reach into the IT market. Under the agreement, Synnex will provide Sanyo with an extensive base of customers within the retail, PC reseller, and VAR distribution channels....

DPI to Unveil Compact DLP

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Digital Projection International will officially roll out the new Highlite Cine 280 at CEDIA Expo in Atlanta. The 3-chip DLP, single-lamp projector is expected to provide 1920x1080 images for home cinema enthusiasts....

NEC Releases WXGA Large-Venue Projector

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NEC Display Solutions of America has rolled out a new wide-aspect professional installation projector. The NP4100W is intended to meet the needs of those users who require bright light output for large, wide-format screens, in venues and areas with high ambient light....

Black Box Switches Offer Control Options

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Black Box recently announced the introduction of new 8x8 and 16x16 VGA matrix HD video switches that can be controlled via RS-232 commands, remotely over an IP connection, or via the front panel....

HaiVision Names Senior VP of Engineering

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HaiVision Network Video announced the appointment of Mahmoud J. Al-Daccak as the company's new senior vice president of engineering. In his role at HaiVision, Al-Daccak will drive ongoing technology strategy and oversee product and solutions development for the company and its clients....

Vaddio Appoints Broadcast Product Manager

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Vaddio has brought on Andrew Berger as the company's new broadcast product manager. In this role, Berger will identify market needs in the broadcast industry and be responsible for implementing Vaddio's broadcast products and channel strategy....

Ashly Appoints National Sales Manager

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Ashly Audio has appointed John Sexton to national sales manager. Sexton, who will be based in Oklahoma, began his professional audio career at Altec Lansing Corp. and has since amassed 25 years of experience in various regional, national, and international sales and marketing positions....

Whitlock Group Names New Account Executive

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The Whitlock Group announced that Eric Stevenson has joined the company as an account executive for its Virginia Beach, Va., location. Stevenson comes to the Whitlock Group with more than 12 years of sales experience and holds a proven track record for understanding client needs and providing appropriate solutions, the company says....

CAD and Astatic Form CAD Audio

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CAD Professional Microphones and Astatic Commercial Audio Products have rebranded as CAD Audio in order to expand the company's product offerings across markets, optimize the efficiencies of its sales and distribution channels, and streamline its marketing, PR, and promotional efforts....

Almo Adds More Digital Signage to Repertoire

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Almo Professional AV has added three digital signage hardware and software lines to its inventory: Rise Vision's web-based content management system for controlling digital signage networks; Now Micro's custom-configured computer systems; and SunBriteTV's all-weather outdoor LCD televisions....

USAV Group Partners with Electrosonic

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Electrosonic Products announced that it was chosen by USAV Group, a national association of professional AV integrators, to be a Preferred Manufacturing Partner (PMP)....

AVTEQ Rolls Out New Videoconferencing Cart

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AVTEQ has recently added a formal credenza to its line of conferencing furniture. Unlike the company's mobile steel carts, the new credenza can be customized to coordinate with traditional conference room d?cor, according to company officials....

NSCA Elects Education Board of Directors

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The NSCA Education Foundation has re-elected Tom Frericks, president of Copp Systems Integrator, as president of the NSCA Education Foundation Board of Directors. The board also elected Daniel Nix, vice president of sales for the Americas at Bosch Security Systems' Communications Systems Division, to serve as a director....

Kramer Introduces New Matrix Switcher

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Kramer Electronics has introduced the new VS-88HCB 8x8 Component/video/audio matrix switcher for presentation, production, and residential applications....

DPI to Unveil New Theater Products

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Digital Projection International plans to announce two new DLP projectors and a new enclosure for the company's Titan and Titan Reference projectors at next week's CEDIA Expo in Atlanta....

At the Intersection of Green and AV

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St. Louis -based architecture firm Arcturis was moving into new digs. Its 30,000-square-foot headquarters were to be a showcase both for meeting room design and sustainable technology. With help from integrator Conference Technologies, the new AV and control systems maximize the effectiveness of client and staff meetings, while their green design has helped the firm cut its energy use by as much as 40 percent. Learn more....

Hilti TE 1000-AVR Breaker

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Performance and operator comfort come together with the new Hilti TE 1000-AVR Breaker. Featuring the lowest vibration in its class, the TE 1000-AVR has the power for outstanding demolition productivity yet offers the flexibility to reduce impact for precision work. For everything from demolition of concrete slabs to digging in clay to heavy floor tile removal, the TE 1000-AVR is the perfect choice....

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SoundTube Names Two New Territory Reps

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SoundTube Entertainment has named new manufacturers' representatives for the North Central and Rocky Mountain territories. Excellence Marketing will represent SoundTube in Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Warren Associates will cover Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, eastern Montana, and El Paso, Tex....

Magenta Intros New RSM

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Magenta Research has appointed Sally Halpin to the newly created position of northeast regional sales manager. Reporting to national sales manager Dan Smith, Halpin will lead sales efforts in the northeast and is tasked with expanding Magenta's market and mind share in the region....