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SCM Microsystems and Philips Digital Video Systems have cooperated on the development and deployment of OpenCable-compliant Conditional Access (CA) modules

Home Automation, Inc. (HAI) is the recipient of the 1999 HAA Leadership Award. The Home Automation Association Leadership Award recognizes the winning

Electrohome Projection Systems announces that Christie has agreed to acquire the division from Electrohome Limited. The ongoing Electrohome Limited will

Digital Projection and Ballantyne, Omaha, NE, announce a strategic alliance in the development and distribution of advanced digital display systems. The

Richardson Electronics has acquired Sahabsa S.A., a broadcast transmitter and component distributor operating in Mexico. Sahabsa has been renamed Sahabsa

Intelix has released its entire library of application and technical documentation, product specs, user manuals and software as a single CD-ROM Media

Plans for creating the NSCA Foundation have been approved. The educational NSCA Foundation will fund the professional development of those entering or

The Vela OEM products group has relocated it offices to 5733 Myerlake Circle, Clearwater, FL 33760-2804. The company can be reached byphone at 727-507-5300

Digigram, a provider of PC-based professional digital audio solutions, has been recognized with a special award by the French government, the Victoires

The professional audio group of Yamaha's Pro Audio & Combo division has created a World Wide Web site, now online, designed to give customers access to

Rane Corporation has been granted patent number 5,848,146 for its Engineered Conference Systems (ECS).

IMP Systems announces its relocation to 3544 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127. The facility has more than doubled the company's facility space. The company

Ambient AVL, a full-service audio, video and entertainment lighting systems design and engineering firm headed by Ron Eckerman, a 30 year veteran in the

Auerback+Associates and Auerback+ Glasow now have an office in San Francisco at 225 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. Contact by phone at 415-392-7528

Intel and Analog Devices announce the signing of a joint development agreement to design a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) core architecture. Under terms

OWI and IMP Systems have united to create Evolution, a complete sound system for indoor and outdoor use. The Evolution line is designed to distribute

The Joint Engineering Committee (JEC) of the Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association (CEMA) and the National Cable Television Association (NCTA)

Projectavision has changed its name to Vidikron Technologies Group, reflecting the transaction that combined Vidikron and Projectavision. In connection

Meyer Sound has launched a European satellite office, bringing localized and improved pre- and post-sales support to the Benelux region (Belgium, Luxembourg

The structure of the Harman Pro Group Companies that are located in the UK has changed. Soundcraft, Spirit, BSS, C Audio Amek, DAR, and Allen and Heath

Ultrak has reached a bilateral sales and marketing agreement with Telexis, Ottawa, Ontario. This agreement makes Ultrak the exclusive distributor of Telexis'

AMX's subsidiary, PHAST, has entered an Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) agreement with Virginia Iron and Metal (VIMCO) to provide PHASTLink and

I recently completed an extensive test of six plasma display panels in my studio. Having now tested 12 different models in one year and after conducting

A study of the similarities and differences that exist between sound waves and light waves and some equations to quantify those defining characteristics.We

People working in the alarm industry will generally agree that the number one cause of sleepless nights and premature hair loss is the evil and dreaded

As a rule of thumb, human beings are creatures of habit. The status quo is everything, and change is truly the exception to the rule. Unfortunately, encouraging

The primary responsibility of architectural acoustics is to exclude outside sounds that would disturb hearing conditions. This can be especially difficult

A primer on controlling noise, determining rumble and hiss, and predicting noise transmission.This article covers the measurement of noise and its Evaluation.

With a legacy dating back 144 years, St. Joseph the Work-man Cathedral, Lacrosse, WI, was founded by French, German, Polish and Irish immigrants. Their

Gaines Dance Barn at Miss Porter's School receives total aural transformation with minimal visual impact.The interior of the Gaines Dance Barn at Miss

Mackie Designs has formed Mackie Industrial, a division dedicated to designing families of products specifically for the installed sound contractor. Headed

Mitek has finalized the purchase of Atlas-Soundolier, including the Atlas-Soundolier tradename, its brands, Atlas Sound and Soundolier, company patents

Magnum Cable has moved to 5250 Naiman Parkway Solon, OH 44139. The company also announced an increase in staff size. Contact by phone at 440-519-3333

Wireworks' computer controlled TEC256 multipin cable tester was awarded "LDI Sound Product of the Year/Honorable Mention" by Lighting Dimensions and Entertainment

Companies spanning the PC, communications and consumer electronics industries have formed a working group to develop a specification for wireless communications

Phonic Ear's HOW! Program features videos and brochures that demonstrate the need for hearing assistance and allows churches to sample a system for 30

CAIG Laboratories has moved to 12200 Thatcher Court, Poway, CA 92064-6876. Contact by phone at 619-486-8388 or 800-CAIG-123 or by fax at 619-486-8398.

Hearst Business Communications has released the 1999 EEM/Electronic Engineers Master on the Internet at http://eemonline.com with the 1999 EEM CD-ROM

Listen Technologies now offers a limited lifetime warranty program for its FM assistive listening products. This warranty guarantees Listen products for

Avio Digital (www.aviodigital.com) has been formed to develop and deliver technology solutions for distributing media throughout the home. Eugene Van

Maxell Corporation of America has expanded its U.S. headquarters facilities in Fair Lawn, NJ. The company's facilities have increased by 6,500 ft2 (603.6