January 2009
Features
Not Built for Video
By Dan Daley
In the grand scheme of things, 1980 doesn’t seem so long ago in the house-of-worship market, but in the context of media systems that integrate with houses…
Technology Showcase: LCDs for Houses of Worship
By Jay Ankeney
In the 11th Century, the German monk Theophilus wrote A Little Scroll of Diverse Arts containing instructions for the production of stained-glass windows…
Technology Showcase: HOW FOH Mixers
By Bennett Liles
Selecting the best front-of-house mixer for a house of worship is a process that has to take the congregation and worship style of the church into consideration….
Installation Trends: Expanding Worship
By Kent Morris
Greg Baker’s journey at Saddleback Church began in 1992 when he started attending services at the Lake Forest, Calif., facility, and…
Reviews
Audio Review: Symetrix Automix Matrix 780
By John McJunkin
A while back, I took a look at the inaugural product in Symetrix’ Integrator Series, the Zone Mix 760…
Video Review: Epson PowerLite Pro G5350NL
By Jeff Sauer
Epson has been a leader in integrating projectors into digital infrastructures for almost a decade, with wired and wireless networking capabilities that…
Columns
Picture This: D-Day for DTV
By Jeff Sauer
What do Jan. 1, 1954, and Feb. 17, 2009, have in common? One is and the other presumably will become among the most important dates in television history, from a technology standpoint anyway, aside from the launch of broadcast television itself…
Multiple Sites
By Michael Goldman
As 2009 hits, I continue searching for signs to justify the suggestion I made in this space last month that perhaps there will be some economic optimism…
Management Perspectives: Link Management
By Don Kreski
You’ve optimized your new website. You’ve identified the keywords potential customers are likely to use in searching for someone like you. You have made…
Associations Focus: Register for NSCA’s Business & Leadership Conference
Interactive sessions have distinguished NSCA’s Business & Leadership Conference sponsored by InfoComm International from other industry events and cemented…
Associations Focus: InfoComm Announces 2009 Board Results
InfoComm International is pleased to announce the results of elections for its 2009 board of directors. As of Jan. 1, 2009, Jay Rogina, CTS, of Spinitar…
Associations Focus: CEDIA Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence
CEDIA is proud to announce that 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of CEDIA and its commitment to excellence in serving the electronic-systems industry….
Expert Viewpoint: Reverb Matters
By Peter Janis
There are tremendous business opportunities in the field of acoustics for sound contractors. The obvious markets are music schools, gymnasiums, and houses…
POV: Pathway to AV Sustainability
By Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D.
As AV has become integral to organizations’ communication infrastructure, AV has become a major component of the building industry. The built environment…
Departments
The Buzz: Installation Spotlight: Glen Mar United Methodist Church, Ellicott City, Md.
Staff Report
When Glen Mar United Methodist Church decided to expand to a new location a 22-acre plot of land in Ellicott City, Md. the church contacted Baltimore-based…
What’s New
Alcorn McBride Digital Binloop HD
Alcorn McBride is now shipping the Digital Binloop HD, a 3RU product that provides playback of up to eight HD video channels. Ideal for themed entertainment…
Antennas Direct CPA-19
Antennas Direct announced its latest innovation in DTV reception, the CPA-19 preamplifier…
Hitachi Home Electronics CPX4
Hitachi Home Electronics introduced the CPX4 3LCD projector, which is designed for portability and reliability with a host of enhanced features…
Mitsubishi Presentation Products MH2850U
Mitsubishi Presentation Products has introduced the MH2850U, its newest SXGA+ (1400×1050 pixels) resolution high-brightness LCD projector…
TimeSight Systems Video Storage Insurance Program
TimeSight Systems announced the industry’s first Video Storage Insurance Program…
Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Model IS1112
Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems announces the delivery of its new Installation Series (IS) subwoofer…
Avlex Superlux S125
Avlex introduces the new Superlux S125 true condenser microphone. Featuring a pressure gradient, 0.5in. shock-mounted condenser capsule…
Harman Professional HiQnet System Architect version 1.9
Further advancing Harman HiQnet audio network configuration and control protocol, Harman Professional launched HiQnet System Architect version 1.9…
Altinex CP451-008
Altinex is pleased to introduce the CP451-008 wireless touchscreen controller…
Audio Authority EDP-11 HDMI version 1.3
Audio Authority announces the release of the new model EDP-11 HDMI version 1.3 Cat-5 extender system…
Intelix DIGI-HDMI-IR
Intelix—U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software…
OneLAN Net-Top-Box (NTB)
OneLAN, digital-signage specialist, launches its latest software release including new features ensuring greater interactivity and connectivity at an affordable price…
