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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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01/31/12 01:17 PM,
Extron Electronics has introduced the FOX AEX 108, an eight-port fiber optic audio extractor for independent processing and routing of audio signals in a fiber optic AV distribution system. Each port accepts signals from a FOX Series transmitter to extract a two-channel analog audio signal for processing, and then re-transmits the original signal to a FOX Series receiver. To simplify integration with mixers, DSP devices, and audio amplifiers, the FOX AEX 108 provides both balanced and unbalanced stereo. Buffered loop-throughs…
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Monday, January 23, 2012
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01/23/12 10:00 AM,
Crestron announced that its new Core 3 UI platform, the next generation of graphical user interface design, is now available on select Crestron touch screen models. Core 3 UI gives Crestron programmers the ability to design dynamic touch screen interfaces to control theaters, lighting, thermostats, multi-room audio, digital music, video content, security cameras and other connected devices in almost half the time. The unique Core 3 UI platform supports multiple Adobe Flash objects, HTML5, digital HD video, H.264 streaming video…
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Friday, January 20, 2012
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01/20/12 06:55 PM,
Powersoft M30D DSP+ETH amplifiers were recently installed at Eugene First Church of the Nazarene to power a new sound reinforcement system designed and installed by AGI Professional, also of Eugene, Oregon. In the midst of fund-raising efforts to build a new 900-seat church, the leadership at Eugene First Church of the Nazarene was committed to providing the very best worship experience at their current 400-seat church. As a result, the new system was designed for the existing location with the…
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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01/17/12 01:17 PM,
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SANUS is now shipping high-speed HDMI cables that feature a special 180° pivoting connector, making it possible for HDMI connection in tight spaces, such as behind mounted TVs and inside crowded media cabinets. The SANUS Pivoting HDMI Cables are offered in three lengths: 3.3 ft (model ELM4203), 6.6 ft (model ELM4206) and 9.5 ft (model ELM4210). The cables are compatible with 3D TVs and components, and include an integrated Ethernet channel for high-speed Internet connectivity to compatible devices, which eliminates…
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Wednesday, January 04, 2012
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01/04/12 03:00 PM,
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Recently inaugurated, the brand-new Arena Sofia is Europe’s latest and Bulgaria’s largest arena. Bulgarian audio specialist ProAudio Ltd was tapped to design and install the new sound system powered by Powersoft M50Q amplifiers. Designed and constructed primarily for sporting events, the venue also hosts exhibitions and concerts. Recent events have included musician Jean Michel Jarre and the prestigious 2012 WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) Tournament of Champions. The five story, multi-purpose venue consists of the main arena, which can be configured…
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Jeff Kuells
12/20/11 11:28 AM,
When I set out writing the article it was originally about 70-volt audio distribution systems. However, it occurred to me that prior to educating readers about 70-volt systems, it was more important to examine the market conditions we’re currently face today. Quite often, sound reinforcement companies are asked to perform audio installations. While sound contracting and live sound may be the focus of a few businesses tackling both markets is not the norm for most sound reinforcement companies. However, one-stop…
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Monday, December 19, 2011
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12/19/11 11:48 AM,
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The La Maison Symphonique de Montréal, new home of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, was built to exacting acoustical standards by Tateo Nakajima of Artec Consultants and will host a wide range of musical and theatrical performances. While most of the publicity surrounding the building’s opening is justifiably centered on the acoustics, La Maison is just as sophisticated behind the scenes, with Artec Consultants designing a comprehensive yet intuitive paging system. Philippe Beaudoin of Montréal-based A/V integrator Solotech programmed and installed…
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Friday, December 09, 2011
Gary Zandstra
12/09/11 04:19 PM,
Let’s pretend . . . Imagine you walk into your next committee meeting and to your amazement discover that they have approved your suggestion to seek bids for a new sound and video system. You leave the meeting excited! Finally all of you problems will go away. No more buzz, no more hum, no more having to dim the lights and shut all the shades just to barely make out what you are projecting on the screen! You figure by…
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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11/29/11 12:31 PM,
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The Abercrombie & Fitch flagship store in London recently upgraded their sound system utilizing a custom configuration of Powersoft Digimod amplifier modules to power a distributed and networked sound system consisting of JBL AC15 and Martin AQ8 loudspeakers. The system redesign and install was handled by Technomedia Solutions, an audiovisual/interactive design, consultation and installation firm headquartered in Orlando, Florida with offices in New York, Las Angeles, London and China. “Our original objective was to redesign a sound system that would…
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11/29/11 11:55 AM,
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Bittree, a provider of professional audio and video patching components, today announced the release of the 969-A Series of programmable audio patchbays for bantam (TT) connections. The 969-A Series is the newest generation of Bittree’s highly popular 969 series of audio patchbays, which are mainstays in a wide range of large-scale broadcasting, mobile production, and post-production operations. “For many years, the 969 has been the workhorse of our bantam patchbay line, delivering full programmability and the industry’s most reliable patching…
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