Corporate
Telecast Fiber Systems Introduces New Products at IBC 2007
Telecast Fiber Systems introduced the Diamondback 4x4 multiplexer, the CopperHead DLV3X1 fiber-optic transceiver, and OpenGear-compatible products at this year’s IBC
Signal distribution / Control
Audio
Aviom Showcases MH10f Merger Hub with Fiber
Aviom’s new MH10f Merger Hub with fiber is designed to merge and distribute A-Net datastreams and provide a host of professional features to make audio networking with Pro64 Series...
Entertainment
Audio Podcast: The Future of HD Video Distribution
Gefen President and CEO Hagai Gefen decodes the technology behind HD video's digital changeover
Education
Pinnacle PCTV HD Solutions Turn PCs into No-fee HDTVs
Pinnacle Systems, a division of Avid Technology, is extending its Pinnacle PCTV line of TV tuners. Slated to reach store shelves in mid-October 2007, the newest additions to the...
Education
Thomson Delivers Grass Valley Indigo AV Mixer to Frostburg State
Frostburg State University (FSU), located in Frostburg, Md., has purchased a Grass Valley Indigo AV Mixer from Thomson for its Department of Mass Communication to support the production of...
Education
Hitachi Software Debuts Starboard FX
Hitachi Software Engineering America has announced its new StarBoard FX Duo interactive whiteboard series with new multi-touch interaction capabilities made possible by a combination of Hitachi Software’s durable whiteboard...
Education
Campus Security, Part 2: Leading University Uses IP Communication for Multiple Applications
Now more than ever, an effective communication system across a large campus is critical to campus safety. Recent news reports have only highlighted the importance of reliable, two-way communication...
Digital Signage
Tightrope Media Systems Releases New Digital Signage Player
Tightrope Media Systems has begun shipping the Carousel Solo 210 Digital Signage Player. About the size of a paperback book at 6.5”x6.2”x1.9”, Carousel Solo brings a new level of...
Entertainment
The RapcoHorizon Company Exhibits Series 8 Line of Home Theater Cables
RapcoHorizon Company subsidiary Oculus Designs’ Series 8 premium cables provide exceptional quality signal transfer and are available in multiple lengths to fill any home theater installation need
Entertainment
Liberty Wire & Cable Launches new DigitaLinx HDMI AV Solutions
Liberty Wire & Cable’s new DigitalLinx digital solutions includes a variety of devices targeted toward custom installation and AV professionals —including digital repeaters, distribution amplifiers, switchers, and fiber-optic solutions...
News
Extron Electronics Fox 500 DVI Transmitter/Receiver Delivers Signals Over a Single Fiber
The Extron Electronics Fox 500 DVI transmitter and receiver provide for long-haul transmission of DVI, audio, and RS-232 control signals over a single fiber
Markets
TecNec Introduces New Connectronics HDMI Feed-Thru D Series chassis-mount connector
TecNec, a worldwide distributor of professional video, audio, multimedia, digital and AV equipment and accessories has announced the availability of the new Connectronics HDMI Feed-Thru D Series chassis-mount connector
Education
Campus Security, Part 1: IP-based AV Tech Supports Campus Security Initiatives
Campus security has become a hot topic in the education market ever since the Virginia Tech shootings earlier this year. Both large and small educational institutions either added to...
Markets
Focus on Houses of Worship: Campus-wide AV Distribution with Home-grown Talent
When the New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Ga., began to expand into several buildings, a problem arose in how to distribute audio and video from an increasing number...
Audio
Installation Profile: Resolution Revolution
Digital cineplex draws viewers with top-notch 4K projection.
Audio
LightViper Handles FOH Audio for Primerica’s Atlanta 2007 Convention
The FiberPlex LightViper audio transport system was recently deployed for the live stage production of Primerica's 2007 Convention, which drew 60,000 participants to Atlanta's Georgia Dome
News
Audio Podcast: Fiber Transmission the Way You Want It
Freelance AV specialist Bennett Liles talks with Mike Soloman, owner of Maxcom Fiber Optic Products, a company that provides customized fiber-optic transmission systems for audio and video
News
Audio Podcast: Road-ready Fiber Optics from FiberPlex
Freelance AV specialist Bennett Liles talks with Sam Spennacchio, director of sales and marketing for FiberPlex, about taking fiber on the road
News
Oncore Now Offers Fiber-optic Network Cables
Oncore Power Systems, a supplier of portable power sources for laptops, has introduced a new line of fiber-optic network cables and cable assemblies
Audio
Riedel Communications Presents MADI Card for Artist Digital Matrix at AES 2007
Riedel Communications, manufacturer of the most advanced fiber-based intercom systems available, will showcase a MADI card for its Artist digital matrix intercom platform at AES 2007
Education
AMX Unveils Next-generation Modero Viewpoint
At the recent CEDIA tradeshow, AMX provided a sneak peak at its next-generation Modero Touch Panel line as it unveiled its 5.2in. Modero ViewPoint Widescreen Touch Panel (MVP-5200i)
Entertainment
Exceptional Innovation and Others Advance Media Center Platform at CEDIA
According to Scott Evans, group manager for Windows Media Center, Microsoft’s presence at this year’s CEDIA expo, in the Exceptional Innovation (EI) booth, reflects custom installers’ increasing support...
News
HTN Plans a National Fiber-optic Network for the 2007-2008 NHL/NBA Seasons
HTN Communications is planning to launch an all-digital national fiber-optic network to transport enhanced sports programming throughout the United States in time for the start of the 2007-2008 NHL/NBA...
News
Mitsubishi Electric Develops SFP Transceiver Module for DWDM Long-distance Transmission
With its new MF-27WXE-series DWDM optical communication transceiver, Mitsubishi Electric has developed two devices aimed at increasing DWDM transmission distances to 160km
News
VizionWare Introduces 1650LD Series Fiber Optic HDMI Interconnects
VizionWare has released its all-new 1650LD-series fiber-optic HDMI interconnects, which allow installers to transmit 1080p HDMI at lengths of 50 to 100 meters with no data loss
Markets
Sabine Navigator System Processors Simplify Worship Production
New Sabine Navigator system processors feature a new hardware platform, new software, intuitive wall-mounted remote control panels, and a broader range of input/output choices for even greater flexibility
Education
Biamp Launches Paging System
Biamp has launched its entrance into the paging market with the instroduction of the Biamp Paging System. With AudiaFlex at its core, the Biamp Paging System includes the new...
Entertainment
ReQuest Freedom Handheld Controller Provides Multi-room Access
Based on the Nokia N800 Internet tablet, the ReQuest Freedom handheld controller offers users full access to the iQ multi-room music system over an 802.11 b/g home network
Education
Higher Education
Media academies gear up to educate the next generation of systems specialists.
Education
Installation Profile: Practicing High-end Medicine
AV infrastructure connects classrooms and hands-on training in UC Davis Education Building
Audio
Mipro ACT-82
Wireless system with automatic channel targeting combines quality with ease of use.
Entertainment
Expert Column: Home Schooling
Understanding and selling power conditioning for home theaters.
Audio
Convergence of the Tradeshow Kind
Change, once again, is coming. Early this week, news broke that InfoComm and NSCA tradeshows are becoming one.
Corporate
Roland Systems Group Releases Compact Digital Snake
Roland Systems recently introduced a compact version of its popular S-4000 digital snake system. The S-1608 digital snake is easy to use and quick to install
News
Telecast Fiber Systems Introduces the New Adder II
The new Adder II from Telecast Fiber Systems features a scaleable rack-in-a-rack design, providing easy audio transport.
Flatscreens
Aurora Multimedia OBC-DVI Extends Digital Display
The OBC-DVI fiber-optic cable system from Aurora Multimedia lets digital displays be placed up to 328ft. away from the video source based on a single-link DVI standard
Corporate
Tripp Lite Introduces First Battery Backup System for Structured Cabling Installations
The Tripp Lite AV550SC backup power block provides the highest level of protection for telephone, Internet, and coax connections within structured cabling installations
Education
Mersive Technologies Launches Academic Partner Program
Mersive Technologies of Lexington, Ky., an emerging display technology company, announced the creation of the Mersive Academic Partner Program . The new program is designed to provide select colleges,...
