May 2009
Features
Technology Showcase: Power Conditioners
By Kent Morris
Power, especially in sound and video systems, must be controlled. From the access point in the building and on, unfiltered power is a danger to each component in an AV layout…
Technology Showcase: Web Video Streaming Gear
By Bennett Liles
Long gone are the days when only the largest companies, churches, and universities could afford to get video and sound out to the world. All of these entities have a need to get the word out, but with the emergence of small, portable web-streaming appliances has come…
Installation Profile: LEEDing the Way
By Dan Daley
The Bank of America (BOA) Tower sleekly shoots 1200ft. above the traffic heading uptown on Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue…
Reviews
Audio Review: AKG D7
By John McJunkin
There has been a flood of new studio mics of varying designs over recent years, but it seems as though handheld vocal microphones have been left behind by comparison. The truth is that although there haven’t been dozens of new handheld vocal mics recently…
Columns
If You Build It, They Will Come
By Don Kreski
Though our industry continues to do well in the economic downturn, a lot of AV integrators are asking themselves, “What do I need to do to keep the orders coming as buyers trim their capital budgets?”…
InfoComm Matters
By Michael Goldman
Last year around this time, flowing out of NAB and into InfoComm, I commented in this space that the vibe I was picking up on around the industry was the force of the AV/IT integration trend…
Expert Viewpoint: The Green Push
By Jon Melchin
Green building is a new, growing trend, right? Wrong. It’s no longer merely a trend—green building techniques are now all grown up, and they have become an integral aspect of today’s construction practices…
Associatons Focus: CEDIA and Capitol Sales Partner to Deliver Popular Education Regionally
In partnership with Capitol Sales Learning Institute Regional Outreach events, CEDIA University is hitting the road this spring to bring industry-renowned education to your area…
Associations Focus: NSCA University Certificate Adds Value to Résumé
Obtaining your NSCA Certificate of Completion (CCP) through NSCA University will be even easier this year with the exclusive new opportunity to earn all 24 learning units (LU) required for the designation during InfoComm 09…
Associations Focus: InfoComm International CTS-D Credential Earns ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation
InfoComm International announced that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has expanded the scope of InfoComm’s accredited Certified Technology Specialist program…
POV: Digital Signage Return on Investment
Provided by InfoComm International
In a down economy, digital signage is a welcome growth technology in the AV market. Northern Sky Research has estimated that out-of-home digital display networks will generate $2.7 billion in advertising revenue by 2013…
Departments
The Buzz: Installation Spotlight: The Sound of Green
By Jessaca Gutierrez
Pittsburgh is a far cry from the city that has, up until recent years, been known as The Smoky City because of the steel industry’s presence. Situated in the East End of the Golden Triangle, Pittsburgh’s downtown, (PPU) is fast becoming a key player in the city’s effort to revitalize downtown and clear the air…
What’s New
QSC K Series Powered Loudspeakers
With the launch of its new K Series product group, QSC has redefined the standard in compact, lightweight, high-performance powered loudspeakers…
Soundcast Systems OutCast Jr. Wireless Loudspeaker
Soundcast Systems is pleased to announce that its newest offering—the OutCast Jr. weather-resistant, wireless loudspeaker—is now shipping…
Dbx Professional Products ZonePro Digital Zone Processors
dbx Professional Products introduced four new members to its ZonePro family of digital zone processors…
Ashly Audio Power Amplifiers
Ashly Audio has expanded its NE series of Ethernet-equipped products with three new 2-channel power amplifiers …
BSS Audio Output Expander
BSS Audio added a cost-effective break-out box to its Soundweb London family of digital signal processors…
NAD Electronics Preamplifier and Power Amplifier
NAD Electronics introduces the C 165BEE stereo preamplifier and C 275BEE stereo power amplifier, complementary components that deliver reference-level performance for far less money than has previously been possible…
Pantel Weatherproof Loudspeakers
Pantel is proud to announce that it has launched its new line of outdoor weatherproof loudspeakers…
Speco Technologies Outdoor Loudspeakers
Speco Technologies announces the launch of its new, high-end outdoor loudspeaker line, the All Weather Extreme (AWX) series…
Elite Screens Projection Screen
Elite Screens announced the launch of its new Osprey dual-format 2.35:1/16:9 tandem projection screen for today’s latest projectors with dual-mode anamorphic stretch capabilities…
Canon Mini-dome Network Camera
Canon announced the new VB-C500D fixed mini-dome network camera, which features a stylish modern design, a range of advanced features, and outstanding image quality…
Premier Mount Projector Mounts
The introduction of short-throw projectors in the classroom has created a need for compatible, out-of-the-box mounting solutions…
Liberty Wire & Cable Cables
Liberty Wire & Cable introduces EDULinx Classroom Solutions to provide school districts with the easiest, greenest, and most efficient solutions for the audio/video modernization of K-12 classrooms…
Magenta Research Digital-signage Signal-extension Kits
Magenta Research announced the Cyan by Magenta brand, a new series of signal-extension products for the digital-signage market…
