May 2011
Tech Showcases
Flatpanel Mounts Technology Showcase
by Bennett Liles
Along with the ever-widening market for flatpanel displays, there has come an expansion of mounts….
Wireless Microphones Technology Showcase
by Mark Johnson
You need to find a wireless microphone system that will suit your particular requirements….
Reviews
Microsoft Expression Encoder 4, Adobe Flash Live Media Encoder
by Jan Ozer
If you’re looking for inexpensive alternatives for on-location streaming, consider the software-only approach….
Lectrosonics ASPEN SPN Trio Audio Processor
by John McJunkin
The ASPEN SPN Trio processor is powerful, versatile, and very reliable. …
Features
Campus Network
by Dan Daley
BYU-Idaho has a new Event Center facility with a state-of-the-art AV system….
Stretching AV Budgets
by Bennett Liles
University budgets are shrinking, requiring AV planning and expenditure to be reevaluated….
Columns
SVC Redesigned
By Cynthia Wisehart
Welcome to our redesign. As those of you who have read Sound & Video Contractor these past three decades know, our mission has always been a technical one….
Video Case Studies
By Don Kreski
There are many ways to create an effective video. Here are some tips….
Ideal HOW Acoustics
By Bob McCarthy
How variable acoustics can create a continuously adaptive sound environment for contemporary houses of worship….
AV/IT Expertise: Programming Readiness
An often-asked question is: “Is the site ready?…
Special Effects at San Diego Air & Space Museum, Part 1
With Bennett Liles
In attracting younger patrons, museums all over the country are installing small theaters with 3D video and 5.1 sound, but the experience goes beyond sight and sound to motion, aromas, and wind blasts. …
Special Effects at San Diego Air & Space Museum, Part 2
With Bennet Liles
In museums all over the country MediaMation is taking theaters beyond 3D video and surround sound to moving seats, spraying water, and even smells in the air for a totally immersive experience. …
High-impedance vs. Low-impedance Systems
By Jeffrey Miranda, president, NeoLogic Sound
The differences between low- and high-impedance speaker systems, while only minor, are still significant. …
Pro AV at NAB
Christie L2K1000
The Christie L2K1000 digital projector targets users demanding HD and HD+ resolution for medium to large venues….
Haivision Kraken IP Video Transcoder
Haivision debuted its Kraken Enterprise and Kraken ISR
transcoding solutions at the 2011 NAB Show….
Vaddio Squiggle Video Whiteboard Kit
Vaddio has launched the Squiggle Video Whiteboard Kit designed for videoconferencing, educational, and corporate training facilities. …
Canon VB Series Security Cameras
Canon U.S.A. introduced its first 1.3-megapixel
IP security cameras….
Utah Scientific UTAH-400 Embedded-audio Signal Processing
Utah Scientific introduced embedded-audio signal processing for its
UTAH-400 digital routing switchers….
Yamaha Dugan-MY16 Card
Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems and Dan Dugan Sound Design announce the
launch of the Dugan-MY16 card….
DK-Technologies DK Meter
DK-Technologies has unveiled the DK Meter,the latest addition to its range of metering products….
Clear-Com HME DX210 Wireless Intercom
Clear-Com introduced the HME DX210 at the
2011 NAB Show….
Extron Electronics LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket
Extron Electronics has introduced the LockIt
HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket…
Auralex Acoustics SonoLite StudiofoamPro Panels
Auralex Acoustics has introduced another addition
to its line of products….
Sound Devices MixPre-D
Sound Devices introduced the MixPre-D at this year’s 2011 NAB Show….
High Resolution Systems UDC-Touch
High Resolution Systems has introduced its new line of UDC-Touch touchscreens….
Shure Axient Wireless Microphone System
Shure previewed its new Axient wireless microphone system….
Roland VC-30HD Video Converter
Roland Systems Group announced the VC-30HD….
Broadcast Pix Granite 500
Broadcast Pix introduced two new live video production systems, Granite 500 and
Slate 500….
Wacom DTU-2231 Interactive Pen Display
Wacom showcased the company’s latest interactive pen displays for
digital content creation….
The Buzz
AMX TPControl for Android
AMX has created an Android app for AMX control systems….
Allen Weidman to Lead InfoComm International Sustainability Efforts
InfoComm International is pleased to announce the appointment of Allen Weidman to the new position of Sustainability Officer….
NSCA at InfoComm 2011
Where do you go for ideas to improve your company’s productivity and learn about new business opportunities? …
New Ways to Get the Most Out of Education at CEDIA EXPO 2011
How do you gain new business, diversify your services, improve your productivity and enhance your skill set? …
Fantasy of Flight
The mission of Fantasy
of Flight is to encourage people to “reach
beyond themselves.”…
Equipment Insurance: Take 1
Take 1’s specialty program has designed inland marine coverage for the entertainment industry….
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…
Ebook: 10 Remedies for Everyday AV Problems
10 Remedies for Everyday AV Problems is a special eBook produced by the editors of AV Technology…
Open Network Video Interface Forum
ONVIF is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to standardize communication between network devices for the security market….