December 2003
Features
Merrily Down the Stream
By Stephen Porter
Three years ago, video streaming was all the rage. The most enthusiastic supporters of the technology predicted that video streaming to desktop computers…
The Future Is Now
By Peter Putman
Many years ago, a lovable bunch of baseball players known as the Brooklyn Dodgers used to go down fighting year after year in the World Series at the…
Technology Showcase: Rear-Projection Systems
By Bennett Liles
Although front-screen projection is often the way to go for more theatrical applications with little activity by onstage participants, rear-screen systems…
Technology Showcase: Multi-Effects Processors
By Tom Dambly
The category of multi-effects processors opens the door to a dizzying array of audio gear and a wide range of sonic applications. With many products in…
Cover Story: Projecting the Infinite
By Charles Conte
In May 2001, a construction crew demolished the old Gates Planetarium dome at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, leaving only a structural framework…
Reviews
Extron VTG 300
By Peter Putman
Extron’s VTG 300 is a portable, battery/AC-operated combo video/audio test generator that is long overdue. I had been using Extron’s original VTG 200…
Sennheiser Contractor Mic Kit
By John McJunkin
Sennheiser is a name that always comes up on the short list of manufacturers of high-quality podium microphones. There’s a reason why you’ll often see…
Columns
Editorial: Deep Space
By Mark Smith
I’m afraid I can’t let you do that, Dave. That simple sentence, spoken in a chilling voice that sounded heavily medicated, gave viewers of Stanley Kubrick’s…
Management Perspectives: Managing Cash Flow
By William Lynott
Cash flow how much money is flowing into and out of a business is an easy concept to understand. Still, not every electronics professional is fully aware…
NSCA Focus: Your Licensure, Please
By Kim Doyle
The age-old issue of licensure is a problem, no matter what state you conduct business in. However, time is sometimes the best answer. As it stands now,…
Line Out: Back to the Future
By Jim Ford
From a business standpoint, survival is simple and complex. The fundamentals are self-evident; have a passion for what you do, be excellent at your trade,…
Departments
The Buzz: Install of the Month
By Fred Nicolaus
The city of Melbourne had long been plagued by a fundamental flaw in its city grid: the separation of the central business district from the scenic Yarra……
The Buzz: Movers and Shakers
Jeff Miller, installation manager for Audio Advisors, was recognized as the nation’s best custom installer by CEDIA .Tamron USA promoted Eugene Dyas to…
The Buzz: 20 Years Ago in Sound & Video Contractor
By Mark Johnson
The sound system and acoustical design of Seattle’s Kingdome was the cover feature for the December 1983 issue. The Kingdome opened in March 1976, and…
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The Buzz: Associations
ISE Announces Initial and Pending Sales Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the new electronic systems integration conference and exhibition, has announced…
The Buzz: Industry News
Clarity Partners with Silicon Graphics Clarity Visual Systems and Silicon Graphics have launched the SGI mobile innovation center, a North American technology…
The Buzz: Upcoming Events
January 8-112004 International CESLas Vegaswww.cesweb.org 15-18NAMMAnaheim, Californiawww.namm.com February 3-5Integrated Systems EuropeGenevawww.iseurope.org…
The Buzz: Contractor’s Web Watch
www.libertycable.com Liberty Wire and Cable has launched its new Web site, which lets you browse its entire product catalog, as well as place orders online…
What’s New: Audio Technology/Products
Loudspeaker Clark Synthesiswww.clarksynthesis.com The Tactile Sound Transducer (TST) electromagnetic devices are designed to vibrate large, heavy structures….
What’s New: Video Technology/Products
Sound & Video Contractor rounds up new video products….
What’s New: Security Technology/Products
Online Security Service Toshiba America Information Systemswww.camerawebpage.com The www.camerawebpage.com service is designed to act as a reliable, Internet-based…
What’s New: A/V Technology/Products
Software Crestron Electronicswww.crestron.com When using Media Manager, SystemBuilder software does what its name indicates: it builds a Media Manager…
