ProAV Magazine: Industry News

Sierra Video Hires New Sales Manager

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:09:19 EST

Sierra Video, a provider of high-quality video and audio equipment for the broadcast, government, and professional video marketplaces, today announced the hire of Steven Rich as its regional manager of sales and business development.

Crestron Ships 24-Port Switch with PoE

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:44:35 EST

Crestron this week announced the release of the CEN-SWPOE-24, a 24-port managed 10/100 Ethernet switch with power over Ethernet (PoE) and dual gigabit uplink ports.

Middle Atlantic Intros VisionFrame System

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:45:31 EST

Middle Atlantic Products has come out with what it calls the VisionFrame Video Monitor Wall System for providing heavy-duty structural support for monitors.

Prospects for Digital Signage Stay Positive

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:46:19 EST

Digital Signage Expo (DSE) this week announced the results of its Quarterly Business Barometer Survey for Q2 2010.

Digital Rapids Upgrades Transcode, Broadcast Managers

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:47:01 EST

Digital Rapids announced new versions of its Transcode Manager automated, distributed transcoding software and its Broadcast Manager multi-encoder management software.

Kramer's New Transmitters Handle EDID Emulation

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:41:15 EST

Kramer Electronics introduced its new TP-121/123/125EDID twisted pair transmitters with built-in EDID capture and emulation technology.

Korg Releases Pro Media Player

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:47:42 EST

Korg has begun shipping its new MP-10 Pro Professional Media Player.

AVI-SPL's Scanlon to Retire

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:48:40 EST

National integrator AVI-SPL announced the retirement of AV industry pioneer and AVI-SPL president Stephenie Scanlon.

Epson Ships 3LCD Projectors for SMBs

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:49:32 EST

Epson has introduced two new projectors for small and medium-sized businesses that will be sold exclusively through distribution, value-added reseller, and direct market reseller channels.

Canon Debuts Flexible, High-Brightness Projector

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:50:17 EST

Canon U.S.A. announced its new XGA-resolution LV-7590 multimedia projector, which delivers 7000 lumens of brightness and a contrast ratio of 1,800:1.

Atdec Designs New Commercial Mount

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:26:15 EST

Atdec announced the SD-POS-HA, what the company calls its most functional, rugged, secure, and ergonomic mount for commercial applications.

Aurora Launches Slew of HDMI Devices

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:59:18 EST

Aurora Multimedia recently added six new HDMI products to its Aspyre line of signal management devices, including three new converters, a new fiber extender, and two new HDMI splitters.

Barix Intros IP Audio System for Trains

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:13:29 EST

Barix AG, which makes IP-based audio transmission, intercom, control, and monitoring systems, introduced the Annuncicom 155 IP intercom and announcement device, developed for use on trains and in rail stations and tunnels.

NEC Adds Brightness Uniformity to Display

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:17:25 EST

NEC Display Solutions of America this week announced the X462UN, a 46-inch ultranarrow LCD display designed for videowall configurations in professional digital signage environments, including lobbies, public venues, retail stores, transportation facilities, and broadcasting.

Gefen Ships Volume Stabilizer

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:51:04 EST

Gefen has begun shipping its new GefenTV Auto Volume Stabilizer, which is designed to solve a common complaint heard from people watching television inside or outside the home: a noticeable rise in volume levels during commercials.

Kramer Promotes VP of National Accounts

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:42:15 EST

Kramer Electronics said it has promoted Michael Lewis to vice president of national accounts.

McCann Systems Opens Regional Office

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:51:46 EST

McCann Systems, a New Jersey-based AV design-build integrator, this month opened its first regional office in St. Louis.

NEC Names New Head of Vukunet

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:52:25 EST

NEC Display Solutions of America announced the appointment of Graeme Spicer to head Vukunet, NEC's universal advertising platform that connects digital out-of-home (DOOH) networks with ad revenue.

NSCA Names New Board President

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:47:30 EST

The NSCA Board of Directors recently named Ron Pusey, president and CEO of Communications Specialists, as its new president.

Extron Ships Commercial Energy Star Amps

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:48:15 EST

Extron Electronics announced it is shipping its XPA 2002-70V, XPA 2003C-70V, and XPA 2004 power amplifiers.