February 7, 2008–IntraCom Systems, LLC, (www.intracomsystem.com) a Los Angeles-area developer of highly interoperable, multi-channel software intercom systems for professional applications has released the anticipated VCOM™ Wireless Intercom, boasting unprecedented wireless intercom functionally. This next generation wireless intercom brings the power and functionality of IntraCom‘s VCOM Software Intercom System for PCs to the palm of your hand.
As with the PC system, the wireless, handheld version supports virtually an unlimited number of channels configurable for point-to-points, group calls, and party lines. As many as 200 users are supported and can talk hands free privately or in full duplex conference. The wireless system easily interfaces with other communication systems, does not have frequency constraints, and runs on readily available WiFi and/or data-cellular-enabled handhelds running Windows Mobile 5.0 and higher. more
February 11, 2008 — Markham, Ontario: Digital Rapids – a leading developer of scalable solutions for content ingest, encoding, transcoding, protection, streaming, delivery and playout — has unveiled a significant new version of the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager family of automated media transcoding software. Available immediately, version 1.2 of Transcode Manager FE (Facility Edition) features new video processing functions, enhanced clip list options and a comprehensive Web Services interface, enabling customers and third-party developers to easily integrate Transcode Manager into their own custom applications.
Based on industry-standard SOAP Web Services, the new API lets developers take advantage of the enterprise-level performance, load-balancing intelligence and failover capabilities of Transcode Manager FE in their own applications through an easy XML-based programming interface. The complete range of Transcode Manager features — from submitting and monitoring the status of jobs to setting video processing options — can be accessed through the Web Services interface. more
~ StudioFoam Featured on NBC‘s Action-Comedy Series, Chuck ~
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 - Viewers tune in each week to NBC‘s Chuck to find out what life-threatening situations the show‘s title character, a computer geek/new-found government secret agent, will get into. Chuck inadvertently downloaded several government security secrets directly into his brain, thus making him a target for assassins and terrorists. Major John Casey of the National Security Agency (Adam Baldwin) is charged with the responsibility of protecting him. He joins the staff of Chuck‘s “daytime” job at Buy More Electronics in order to keep a watchful eye on him. more
Manhattan, NY, February 7, 2008 - The nation‘s largest youth-focused anti-tobacco education campaign, Truth®, is marching on through the New Year thanks to end-to-end HD camera equipment provider, All Mobile Video, and its supply of Nucomm microwave equipment. A combination of five Nucomm CamPac 2 HD/SD COFDM camera-back transmitters and five Nucomm Newscaster DR HD/SD COFDM microwave receivers were used during production of five of the hard-hitting television advertisements that are designed to engage teens by exposing Big Tobacco’s marketing and manufacturing practices and illustrating the consequences of tobacco use. more
It hasn‘t taken SYNNER HD long to start simplifying system designs. Shipping now, Crystal Vision‘s latest multi-functional HD product combines on one board the traditional functionality of five different products - video synchroniser, tracking audio delay, embedder, de-embedder and audio processor - making it suitable for any applications involving untimed HD or SD video and associated audio. Not only does this ability to be used in many different ways give enhanced flexibility to the system designer, it also brings significant cost and rack space savings. more
Company introduces six new Avocent Emerge® Products for end-to-end video processing
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 28th, 2008 - Avocent Corporation (Nasdaq: AVCT) today added six new products to its Emerge product family, a new set of solutions for video processing. The Emerge VSS products enable AV industry professionals the ability to easily upscale or downscale video to different resolutions and convert video from DVI to VGA or VGA to DVI. The Emerge VSM product combines video and audio switching with a video scaler and converter. Avocent‘s new video signal processing products offer customers the ability to manipulate video signals to meet their needs. These new products have been designed for professional AV environments such as stadiums, conference rooms, corporate boardrooms, universities and hotels. more
Iroquois, ON, Canada-February 4, 2008-Ross Video expands it‘s presence in Mexico with the appointment of Santiago Sanchez as Regional Sales Manager. He will be responsible for developing new and maintaining existing customer and partner relationships in the region. more
HUNTSVILLE, AL - February 5th, 2008 - Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT), today announced the new Avocent Emerge® ECMS4000 extender which delivers uncompromised dual digital DVI and USB extension across unlimited distances. The Emerge ECMS4000 product provides users with a full desktop computer experience from anywhere on a Gigabit TCP/IP network. Media-intense applications such as video editing benefit from superb user experience while business critical workstations are securely maintained and managed. more
Chatsworth, CA, February 4, 2008–Globalstor Data Corporation, premier OEM Integrator of high performance RAID, SAN and storage/video servers, is pleased to introduce its new ExtremeStor-DI Tower workstation, a compact version of Globalstor‘s signature ExtremeStor-DI server line. more
Rio Rancho, NM… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is pleased to introduce the company‘s latest modular wireless receiver–the VRM WB Venue Wideband Receiver. Utilizing Lectrosonics‘ legendary Digital Hybrid Wireless™ technology, the new VRM WB extends the versatility of the company‘s Venue systems while offering greater functionality that enables today‘s audio professional to easily handle any wireless environment, making it the perfect choice for touring sound, installations, and all A/V applications. more
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 7, 2008 - Viewers tune in each week to NBC‘s Chuck to find out what life-threatening situations the show‘s title character, a computer geek/new-found government secret agent, will get into. Chuck inadvertently downloaded several government security secrets directly into his brain, thus making him a target for assassins and terrorists. Major John Casey of the National Security Agency (Adam Baldwin) is charged with the responsibility of protecting him. He joins the staff of Chuck‘s “daytime” job at Buy More Electronics in order to keep a watchful eye on him. 
