November 2006
Features
Technology Showcase:
Portable Webcasting Systems
By Bennett Liles
When Tim Berners-Lee first envisioned the World Wide Web, he probably didn’t realize he was conceiving a new worldwide broadcast medium. Since those days,…
Technology Showcase:
Access-control Systems
By Tim O’Leary
Most contractors are always looking for new business opportunities especially with the increased competition they face from online direct marketers. Most contractors also understand the importance of customer service to their businesses. Busy clients are looking to simplify their lives by finding single-source solutions. Some may refer to it as systems integration…
Projector Buyer’s Guide
By Jeff Sauer
It’s been a long time since one could claim exciting changes in the front projector industry. Gone are the days of annually busting weight-class barriers….
CEDIA Awards
Staff Report
Capping off a successful CEDIA Expo in Denver (see the October issue of S&VC for a look at this year’s show…
Installation Profile:
Need-to-know Control
By Jim Pope with Charles Conte
Professional Videographics of Denver has had occasional opportunities to work in several military command-and-control centers in Colorado. In most cases,…
Reviews
Williams Sound PPA T35/PPA R35E
By John McJunkin
Typically in public access situations such as theaters, music performances, or other similar scenarios, a professional audio engineer may be employed to oversee the quality (and quantity) of the sound. Unfortunately, it’s too much to expect that engineer to also personally oversee the administration…
Canon Realis SX60
BY Jeff Sauer
Last spring, Canon debuted three new AISYS projectors at NAB the Realis SX60, SX6, and X600. (AISYS is Canon’s Aspectual Illumination System version of…
Columns
Virtual World
By Michael Goldman
There is excitement around these parts as we finalize plans for the debut of the redesigned Sound & Video Contractor website (www.svconline.com) in December….
Picture This:
Anamorphic Lenses
By Jeff Sauer
One of the most intriguing trends from the recent CEDIA tradeshow was the re-emergence of anamorphic lenses. No fewer than five companies…
Associations Focus: Tradition of Support
CEDIA Expo 2006 was the association’s largest tradeshow to date, with record-breaking attendance more…
POV: The Project Pyramid
By Bradley A. Malone
Project management has become key to companies that achieve long-term customer satisfaction, increased profit, employee morale, and quality improvement….
Departments
The Buzz: Installation Spotlight:
CTECC Operations Center in Austin, Texas
By Trevor Boyer
The CTECC Operations Center in Austin, Texas, brings several state, county, and municipal government agencies together under one roof so they can share…
The Buzz: Installation Spotlight:
Ball Aerospace, Boulder and Broomfield, Colo.
By Trevor Boyer
Ball Aerospace and Technologies has designed components for many groundbreaking high-tech NASA projects, such as the Hubble Space…
The Buzz: Newsmakers
Tom Hodson has joined Smart Technologies as vice president of marketing. Royer Labs has promoted Andy Georges to sales and marketing support manager….
The Buzz: Industry News
Merging the functions of a media center with new hardware from Exceptional Innovation, Life|ware’s 1.0.2 home control software creates a digitally integrated living experience…
What’s New
What’s New: Audio Technology
By Laura Dixon, Jessaca Gutierrez, and Charissa Young
WorxAudio Technologies’ TL.118SS is ideal for live concert reproduction, near-field applications, high-energy clubs and discotheques, houses…
What’s New: Video Technology
By Laura Dixon, Jessaca Gutierrez, and Charissa Young
Roku’s BrightSign digital sign and kiosk controller offers an economical turnkey solution for businesses to promote their messages…
What’s New: AV Technology
By Laura Dixon, Jessaca Gutierrez, and Charissa Young
OmniMount’s Tria three-shelf system gets flatpanels and electronics off the floor while using an integrated cable management system. Introduced at CEDIA Expo 2006, the Tria’s tempered-glass shelves can hold up to 30lbs. and are adjustable and removable. A custom template facilitates installation…
