Archive for June 2nd, 2008

LANCASTER, Pa. — June 2, 2008 — Linear Acoustic has been selected to provide its UPMAX:neo™ upmixers featuring DTS® technology to NBC during the network’s coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Aug. 8-24. The announcement was made today by Bob Dixon, director of sound design, NBC Olympics, and Tim Carroll, president, Linear Acoustic. more

SALT LAKE CITY — June 2, 2008 — Utah Scientific today announced that KSHB, an NBC affiliate station in Kansas City, Mo., has installed Utah HD and SD master control processors, a UTAH-400 router, and an SC-4 control system. A new Utah Scientific customer, KSHB is a Scripps-Howard station that operates Kansas City’s NBC affiliate, TV-41, and an independent entertainment station, KMCI 38 The Spot. more

Harrisburg, PA, June 2, 2008 – WHTM-TV was the eyes and ears for Harrisburg, PA residents as they tuned in over a seven-day period to watch community laborers join together to renovate the home of a deserving family during the ABC 27 News’ Mid-State Home Makeover. Mirroring the format of the ABC network’s popular national Extreme Home Makeover show, ABC 27 captured every step using two of RF Central’s RFX-CMT-II wireless camera transmitter and two of its RFX-RMRTD diversity receivers. more

LAS VEGAS, NV - Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, continues its fight against counterfeiting by identifying its products with a unique hologram of the Neutrik name and logo, guaranteeing an authentic Neutrik product. In addition to the hologram on its products, Neutrik also includes an authenticity seal on its individual and carton packaging. Neutrik will be showcasing its full-line of connectivity products, including samples of its new branded hologram, at this year’s InfoComm show, Booth C3657. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 2, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading designer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, has named New Jersey-based Sapphire Marketing as its manufacturer rep firm for the Northeastern region representing New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Northern New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

“The Vaddio product line provides our sales team with the most innovative camera and video technologies for the AV, broadcast and videoconferencing markets,” stated Marla Suttenberg, president and CEO of Sapphire Marketing. “These products not only complement our entire portfolio, they also represent a significant opportunity for our resellers to bolster their product offerings.”

As the new strategic partner for Vaddio, Sapphire Marketing brings the most progressive, integrated and reliable solutions to corporate, educational and residential AV applications. With an emphasis in training, educating and communicating with dealers, they maintain a full supply of demo equipment with the technical expertise to assist in end-user customer presentations. The Sapphire Marketing team consists of the highest level, most experienced and professional specialists in the industry today. more