Press Release: Crown Audio Redefines The Price/Performance Ratio In Portable PA Amplifier XLS Series
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
In a move that makes quality high power amplifiers affordable to a broad new market, Crown Audio today showcased the newly extended XLS Series amplifiers that significantly elevate the performance threshold of affordable portable PA amplifiers. Comprising the XLS 202, XLS 402, XLS 602, XLS 802 and the brand new XLS 5000, the XLS Series is ideal for musicians, DJs, rental companies and corporate and hotel AV departments.
”Providing more watts per dollar than any other amplifier in its class, the XLS5000 represents a tremendous value to end users who need a high power amplifier without the big price tag,” noted Marc Kellom, Vice President of Marketing, Crown Audio. “By pairing this amplifier up with JBL’s MRX, SRX, or VRX loudspeaker enclosures, our customers can now have access to a highly professional yet economical all-Harman solution.”
Press Release: Integrated Systems Events to launch Middle East exhibition in 2009
Friday, 27 June 2008
Integrated Systems Events, LLC, and CMP Information Ltd have announced the launch of a new exhibition for the professional AV and systems integration industry to serve the Middle East and African markets. The inaugural Integrated Systems Middle East Africa (ISMEA for short) will take place 23-24 March 2009 at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center (ADNEC), the most modern convention center in the world.
The agreement between Integrated Systems Events and CMPi will see the two companies being jointly responsible for selling, organising, and promoting ISMEA as the sole trade-only exhibition in the region fully focused on audiovisual and electronic systems integration technologies.
Hilarious user reviews of Denon’s $500.00 Ethernet Cable
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
This is so great. In the grand tradition of posing marketing terms as actual technology to sell overpriced cables, Denon has started selling Ethernet cables for $500 for digital audio systems. Amazon is selling these cables, and snarky comments have taken over the product pages – hilarious comments.
"If I could use a rusty boxcutter to carve a new orifice in my body that's compatible with this link cable, I would already be doing it. I can just imagine the pure musical goodness that would flow through this cable into the wound and fill me completely -- like white, holy light."
“A caution to people buying these: if you do not follow the ‘directional markings’ on the cables, your music will play backwards. Please check that before mentioning it in your reviews.”
"The first time I downloaded a picture to the printer over this cable, the bits moved so fast the printer collapsed into a naked singularity, right there in my office.”
"I accidentally dropped one end of my Denon cable into a glass of Tuscan whole milk I was drinking. Later when I finished my milk (yeah, I still drank it; should I not have done that?), my right arm (lost in an accident in 1987) spontaneously grew back. Is that normal?"
Press Release: Extron Expands DVI and HDMI Product Line With Over 20 New Products
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Extron Electronics is pleased to announce over 20 new products for integrating DVI and HDMI sources and displays, including DVI and HDMI matrix switcher boards for the SMX System MultiMatrix, and the first products from Extron for dual link DVI applications including an Extender and an Equalizer. Extron is also introducing two Fiber Optic Extenders for long distance DVI transmission, four DVI distribution amplifiers, and two scalers for converting analog RGB signals to DVI and HDMI.
"We are pleased to offer these new products to address our customers' increasing needs for reliable, integrator-friendly solutions for incorporating DVI and HDMI in their system designs," says Lee Dodson, Vice President of Marketing for Extron. "Our DVI and HDMI product line enables integrators to design and build a fully digital video pathway, maintaining pristine image quality from source to display."
Press Release: Gepco expands fiber offerings to include Neutrik® Opticalcon® Cable Assemblies
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Gepco, an industry leader in the manufacturing of professional audio and video cables, is expanding its fiber cable assembly offerings to include Neutrik® OpticalCon® and Amphenol TAC-4 and TAC-12 cable assemblies.
As an authorized manufacturer of OpticalCon cable assemblies, Gepco is now terminating custom lengths of tactical fiber cables with Neutrik’s OpticalCon connectors. Based on a standard optical LC-Duplex connection, Neutrik’s OpticalCon increases the reliability and maximizes the uptime for fiber optic connection systems. With the company’s introduction of the new IP65 rated model at InfoComm, the fiber optic connector system has been upgraded for dust-tight and water jet protection making it ideal for corporate, staging, remote and touring applications.
Press Release: Soundcraft Broadens Support For Portable PA Market
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
“With the ground breaking introductions that we are making in the large format arena with our Vi family and these new products at the entry level, there has never been a better time to own a Soundcraft mixer!” commented Richard Ayres, Soundcraft Product Manager. “The new FX 16ii and MFX Series mixers embody a new spirit of innovation, and, packaged with the finest mic amps and EQ you will find anywhere, these are truly exceptional products that should be on everyone’s shopping list!”
Both units are exceptionally easy to use and are built around the same AudioDNA® processor featured in many of the Digitech® and Lexicon outboard products including the highly respected Lexicon MX300 processor. Other common features include 32 FX settings, tap tempo, FX store settings, 3-band EQ with swept mid-band, integral universal power supplies and rugged construction meant to withstand even the toughest environment!
Press Release: Arrive’s Ultra high Definition Digital Signage Appliance Makes Implementation Easy
Monday, 23 June 2008
Arrive®.MediaPoint™ appliance only format brings plug and play manageability and ultra high definition to Digital Signage Media Systems.
Arrive® Corporation announces the introduction of Arrive®.MediaPoint™, Digital Signage Appliances. This innovative appliance only technology format will provide ultra high definition ( 1080p) real time dynamic digital signage and interactive information management by way of unique application features that Arrive is developing.
While there are a myriad solutions for Digital Signage in the market today, the complexity of the offerings and high costs associated with manageability make the digital signage system difficult and expensive to deploy, maintain and manage. This is a serious limitation to the growth of the medium.
Press Release: Artcoustic Teams Up with Crestron at CEDIA UK 2008 Stand B8
Friday, 20 June 2008
Artcoustic, the world leader in high-end wall mounted speakers has been invited to collaborate with Crestron on Stand B8 at this year’s CEDIA UK 2008 event. Artcoustic will showcase their dynamic Spitfire Home Cinema System for Crestron’s “Home Theatre Experience” Show.
Sure to be a showstopper: Crestron has invited Artcoustic to provide a system for their dedicated cinema room on this year’s CEDIA UK stand. They were looking for the best audio solution possible and knew that teaming with Artcoustic Loudspeakers was sure to achieve the greatest cinematic results. As always, Crestron has the largest and most prestigious stand at the show which highlights their commitment to advancing technology and ideas in our industry. Artcoustic are proud to showcase their state of the art and powerful full Artcoustic Spitfire System alongside Crestron’s innovative cinema control systems.
CEDIA EXPO registration is now open! Register by July 16 to receive early bird discount
Friday, 20 June 2008
As the #1 show in the residential electronic systems industry, CEDIA EXPO offers top-level networking, special events, education, and certification. CEDIA EXPO is where new companies become profitable and where established companies create record-breaking years.
CEDIA Members: Register early to take advantage of more than $1,200 worth of free education.
Press Release: ClearOne Introduces New Audio Power Amplifiers
Friday, 20 June 2008
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), the leading global provider of high performance audio conferencing solutions, today announced the new Converge PA 2250 and Converge PA 4160 professional audio amplifiers. The PA 2250 is a two channel amplifier that provides 250 watts per channel while the PA 4160 is a four channel amplifier, providing 160 watts per channel. The PA 2250 and PA 4160, with their ample power and exceptional audio performance, satisfy the demand for high definition, multi-channel audio for conferencing, rich media presentations, and sound reinforcement applications.
Press Release: RoomWizard™ Product Update: New Lotus® Domino® Connector
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
RoomWizard™ Lotus Domino Connector 3.8 is now available. This is available at no cost if you have purchased an earlier version of the Lotus Domino Synchronization Package. Request the new connector today to take advantage of the new features and fixes available in version 3.8.
New features include:
RoomWizard can now synchronize its time to the Domino mail server.
If meetings are marked “Private” in Lotus Notes, the purpose of the meeting will not display on RoomWizard.
Updates have been made to the Adjust, Use Now and Start buttons so that they synchronize with Lotus calendar.
In a move that makes quality high power amplifiers affordable to a broad new market, Crown Audio today showcased the newly extended XLS Series amplifiers that significantly elevate the performance threshold of affordable portable PA amplifiers. Comprising the XLS 202, XLS 402, XLS 602, XLS 802 and the brand new XLS 5000, the XLS Series is ideal for musicians, DJs, rental companies and corporate and hotel AV departments.
Integrated Systems Events, LLC, and CMP Information Ltd have announced the launch of a new exhibition for the professional AV and systems integration industry to serve the Middle East and African markets. The inaugural Integrated Systems Middle East Africa (ISMEA for short) will take place 23-24 March 2009 at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center (ADNEC), the most modern convention center in the world.
Extron Electronics is pleased to announce over 20 new products for integrating DVI and HDMI sources and displays, including DVI and HDMI matrix switcher boards for the SMX System MultiMatrix, and the first products from Extron for dual link DVI applications including an Extender and an Equalizer. Extron is also introducing two Fiber Optic Extenders for long distance DVI transmission, four DVI distribution amplifiers, and two scalers for converting analog RGB signals to DVI and HDMI.
Gepco, an industry leader in the manufacturing of professional audio and video cables, is expanding its fiber cable assembly offerings to include Neutrik® OpticalCon® and Amphenol TAC-4 and TAC-12 cable assemblies. 
“With the ground breaking introductions that we are making in the large format arena with our Vi family and these new products at the entry level, there has never been a better time to own a Soundcraft mixer!” commented Richard Ayres, Soundcraft Product Manager. “The new FX 16ii and MFX Series mixers embody a new spirit of innovation, and, packaged with the finest mic amps and EQ you will find anywhere, these are truly exceptional products that should be on everyone’s shopping list!”
Arrive®.MediaPoint™ appliance only format brings plug and play manageability and ultra high definition to Digital Signage Media Systems.
Artcoustic, the world leader in high-end wall mounted speakers has been invited to collaborate with Crestron on Stand B8 at this year’s CEDIA UK 2008 event. Artcoustic will showcase their dynamic Spitfire Home Cinema System for Crestron’s “Home Theatre Experience” Show.
As the #1 show in the residential electronic systems industry, CEDIA EXPO offers top-level networking, special events, education, and certification. CEDIA EXPO is where new companies become profitable and where established companies create record-breaking years.
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), the leading global provider of high performance audio conferencing solutions, today announced the new Converge PA 2250 and Converge PA 4160 professional audio amplifiers. The PA 2250 is a two channel amplifier that provides 250 watts per channel while the PA 4160 is a four channel amplifier, providing 160 watts per channel. The PA 2250 and PA 4160, with their ample power and exceptional audio performance, satisfy the demand for high definition, multi-channel audio for conferencing, rich media presentations, and sound reinforcement applications. 
RoomWizard™ Lotus Domino Connector 3.8 is now available. This is available at no cost if you have purchased an earlier version of the Lotus Domino Synchronization Package. Request the new connector today to take advantage of the new features and fixes available in version 3.8.
