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Toronto, Canada, August 11, 2008—Sound Ideas, the world’s largest publisher of professional sound effects for the broadcast and post-production markets, is making its new Ultimate SFX Collection available on Avastor HDX800 Triple Interface Hard Drives. more

Toronto, Canada, August 13, 2008 – 3G Wireless, utilizing Nucomm equipment, recently served as the national broadcast feed provider covering all of the action taking place on and off the field for the 2008 Pepsi Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game, involving the MLS All Stars and the West Ham United of the English Premier League. To capture all of the game highlights for the ESPNHD channel in live HD, 3G Wireless employed two of Nucomm’s CamPac 2 transmitters and two of its Newscaster DR diversity receivers with great results. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 13, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, announced it will exhibit the latest in camera control technology at IBC 2008, at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam, September 12-16, 2008, booth 11.B80. The broadcasting and media event brings over 1,300 leading industry manufacturers and specialist suppliers from around the globe.

“This will be our first time attending IBC, but from the huge response we received at NAB, we are certain our products will fit right into the international broadcast market,” said Vaddio President Rob Sheeley. “We are extremely excited to showcase our new ProductionVIEW HD multi-camera control system, as well as our new Quick-Connect CCUs — ideal for live broadcast events.” more

~ MusiLUX and SpeakerLUX Cables Prevalent Throughout Video Post Facility~

HILLSIDE, NJ – SOS Video Communications is now totally wired! A Columbus, Ohio-based video post facility known for its regional commercial and corporate projects, SOS Video Communications turned to Wireworks Corporation, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems, for the company’s best-selling MusiLUX and SpeakerLUX products that are being utilized throughout SOS’ facility. more

Public Beta Upgrade Offers Comprehensive Metadata Editing Tools

REEDSBURG, WISCONSIN — Sound Devices continually looks at ways to improve workflow from field production to post production. The recent release of a public beta version of Wave Agent is an important addition to workflow management. Compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, the new software provides comprehensive metadata editing tools for .WAV and associate metadata files as well as file playback for sound files recorded with the company’s popular 7-Series Digital Recorders — the 702, 702T, 722 and 744T models as well as the newest recorder in the series — the 788T. more

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA/CAMBRIDGE, UK — Clear-Com® Communication Systems (IBC, Stand 9.C40a; PLASA, Stand L38) is celebrating 40 years as a leader of communication solutions. The company, which is part of The Vitec Group, began its legacy in 1968 with the first-ever party-line beltpack for live venues and has remained a steadfast developer and provider of professional voice communications systems. Since starting out with revolutionary systems for the live performance market four decades ago, Clear-Com has greatly expanded its product offerings and worldwide reach into broadcasting, government, medical and house of worship segments around the globe, in addition to live performance. Today, the company continues to evolve, advancing new solutions for software-based and wireless intercom technologies. more

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, August 12, 2008 — Nucomm, Inc., a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems for the broadcast industry, common carrier, cable, government, military and international marketplace, is unveiling the Newscaster DR 2 diversity receiver at IBC 2008 (Stand 1.A30). The updated model of its industry leading predecessor, the Newscaster DR, offers new features including a split box and the ability to receive UHF digital signals in the 150 to 850MHz band. more

Denver, CO, August 11, 2008 ― The RapcoHorizon Company, leading manufacturers of audio and video interfacing and cable equipment, is featuring its Floor Pocket Box and Mini Floor Boxes at CEDIA 2008 (Booth 336). The two products were developed for fixed installations such as stage applications in theaters, schools, gymnasiums, church balconies, corporate installations, and video and audio production facilities. more

Iroquois, ON Canada – August 11, 2008 – Vision Audiovisuel Multimedia celebrated Quebec’s 400th Anniversary to broadcast a series of festivities live using a Ross Vision 2 QMD Multi-Definition Production Switcher. more

BARCELONA, SPAIN—Abertis Telecom, Spain’s leading telecommunications carrier in the broadcast market, has recently upgraded its communications hub by adding a new Eclipse PiCo Digital Matrix intercom system from Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a brand of The Vitec Group and leading provider of communication systems worldwide. more