NSCA and InfoComm to Consolidate Trade Shows

InfoComm International, the worldwide leader in professional AV exhibitions and NSCA, the leading trade association for the electronics systems contracting industry, have announced a cooperative effort to consolidate the leading industry events for both the professional AV and electronics systems industry.

As part of this consolidation, the 2008 NSCA Systems Integration Expo™ will now become part of InfoComm’s annual tradeshow in Las Vegas on June 18-20, 2008. NSCA will also transfer its ownership interest in Integrated Systems Europe to the remaining partners, as per a separate operating agreement.

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NextWindow and Intelix Partner to Provide Remote Display Capability

NextWindow, the leader in the design and manufacture of optical touch-screen overlays and touch components, has
partnered with Intelix LLC, to provide increased usage and connection capabilities for NextWindow¹s 2400 Series of interactive touch displays.

Ideal for classrooms and conference rooms, the NextWindow-Intelix combination of technologies takes the expense and hassle out of installation by routing video and USB signals to a remote computer through standard CAT 5/6 cabling.

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Leon Speakers Introduces the Leon Seven Series

Leon Speakers Inc., a world leader in custom, audiophile-grade, on-wall loudspeakers for flat-panel displays, today announced its latest offering, the Leon Seven. Inspired by postmodern industrial design, and infused with the classic lines of the 1920s and 1930s, the Leon Seven redefines custom on-wall audio as Leon enters a new realm of design and engineering.

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CyberTouch Announces TouchScreen LCD Monitors Compatible with Pioneer DVD- V8000 Professional DVD Player

CyberTouch is pleased to announce the introduction of the OrionAV-P – the latest product line specifically designed to interact seamlessly with the Pioneer® DVD-V8000 Professional DVD-Video Player.

The direct connection to the Pioneer DVD-V8000 allows interaction with the DVD content or other video sources simply by touching the screen – no need to access the player. The CyberTouch OrionAV-P product line includes 19″, 24″, 32″ and 42″ (16:9) and 20″ (4:5) diagonal TouchScreen LCD Monitors.

The OrionAV-P is Ideal for training videos, point-of-sale displays, museums, entertainment, digital signage, and hospitality applications. Incorporating reliable and durable 8-wire resistive TouchScreens designed and built by CyberTouch, the OrionAV-P incorporates a touch surface protected by chemical and abrasion resistant polycarbonate overlay. It responds to the touch of a finger, stylus, or a gloved hand.

The TouchScreen communicates via RS232 through a 9-pin serial connector at 9600 baud.

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X2O Media Partners With Desmet and Associates Europe

Leading digital signage solution provider X2O Media announced today that it has partnered with Desmet and Associates Europe, a leading distributor of professional video and audio equipment, to resell X2O Media’s Xpresenter system directly to the European market.

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TV Magic Performs HD Upgrade for Jewish Voice Ministries

Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic today announced that it is completing an HD studio and edit facility installation for Jewish Voice Ministries International to support HD production of “Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis,” as well as documentaries, outreach pieces, and other Messianic productions. The installation will enable Jewish Voice Ministries to provide HD programming to networks such as TBN’s Church Channel as they migrate to HD, as well as to provide higher-quality SD programming immediately to viewers watching on Christian networks around the world.

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Chief Introduces New 30-50″ Flat Panel Mounts

Chief’s new line of custom and universal mounts are designed to easily integrate with 30-50″ plasma and LCD TVs. The competitive line offers easy installation, along with innovative features for increased end-user flexibility

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Echolab Corporation Appoints Tom Oriola and Mike Mitchell as Regional Sales Managers

Echolab Corporation, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced the appointment of Tom Oriola as regional sales manager for the northern U.S. and Canada, and Mike Mitchell as regional sales manager for the western U.S. and Canada.

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Focus Enhancements Announces Availability of High Performance HX-2 HD/SD Video Switcher

Focus Enhancements Announces Availability of High Performance HX-2 HD/SD Video Switcher

Focus Enhancements Inc, a worldwide leader in media management and Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless technology, announced the immediate availability of the HX-2 HD/SD Video Switcher.

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SENNHEISER Creates Consumer Electronic Subsidiary

Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG, the headquarters of Old Lyme based Sennheiser Electronic, its U.S. subsidiary, announced on July 10th the creation of a Consumer Electronics Subsidiary.

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