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HD Digital Signage Player from Gefen

March 9, 2010 By Liz Palacios Be the first to comment
Gefen HD Digital Signage Player

Gefen has introduced a new, High-Definition (HD) Digital Signage Player. The player makes it easy to schedule playlists and select from pre-recorded content for digital signage installations, while controlling the content over IP.

Pre-recorded video can be uploaded in several formats: MPEG ½, DivX, Xvid, H.264, and WMV9.  MP3 files can also be uploaded. Photos must be JPEG format. Content can be easily customized with background music and scrolling text.

Runco Makes THX Certification List

March 3, 2010 By Liz Palacios Be the first to comment
Runco Projectors Now THX Certified

Several Runco projectors have just met the display performance requirements of THX. Runco VX-33i and VX-33d DLP home cinema projectors, as well as the QuantumColor Q-750i and Q-750d lampless LED home theater projectors, have each received the coveted THX Display Certification.

Tannoy Completes Unique Houseboat Install for Seattle Couple

March 2, 2010 By Liz Palacios Be the first to comment
Tannoy Houseboat in Seattle- The Villiott Home

Scott Heston, of Heston Technical, took on a project that is located off the Seattle shore, which he claims is, “not the everyday sort of thing that we do.”  The project involved a 1,500 square foot houseboat that was custom built from the floats up by owners, Mike and Kristy Villiott. They wanted to have a fully integrated entertainment system installed, which would allow them to have clear, consistent sound throughout their home—whether it meant they were watching movies on the main floor, or listening to music while practicing on the rooftop putting green.

Osprey Dual Mode Tandem Projection Screen

February 23, 2010 By Liz Palacios Be the first to comment
Osprey Dual Mode Tandem Projection Screen by Elite Screens

Now available, Elite Screens has a nifty projection screen that gives users the option between two aspect ratios.

The dual format screen can run at either a 16:9 HDTV or 2.35:1 Cinemascope image.

Users can switch formats with the push of a button, while maintaining a centered image coordinated to the projector’s lens memory. The screen features CineWhite 1.1, which is a gain tensioned front projection material with wide diffusion uniformity.

Crestron at the 2010 Winter Olympics and More

February 17, 2010 By Liz Palacios Be the first to comment
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This year, the Winter Olympics is recording, distributing, and displaying all of the 2010 Vancouver games and events, in full digital HD, using Crestron DigitalMedia (DM). 

All of the events, such as the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as all of the athletic competitions, are being monitored and controlled from a central command center. Crestron is providing their DM and RoomView remote management software. This technology ensures safety, security, and entertainment for all athletes, media, and spectators.

Apolo Ohno New Product Ambassador for David Wiener Collection

February 16, 2010 By Liz Palacios Be the first to comment
Apolo Anton Ohno celebrates his newest “metals”— the David Wiener Collection’s Art.Suono (left) and Art.Solista audio products,

David Wiener Collection (DWC) has announced that US Champion Skater, Apolo Anton Ohno, will be the new face for the company. The 27 year old has won six Olympic medals so far, and has also competed (and won) in TV’s Dancing With The Stars in 2007.

 “DWC’s products fit my lifestyle and my love of music and design,” said Ohno, as he prepared to leave for this year’s 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Entry-Level Powered InRoom Subwoofers by Triad

February 9, 2010 By Liz Palacios Be the first to comment
Triad Omni Subs

Triad Speakers has recently introduced three entry-level powered in-room subwoofers to their OmniSub line.

The Mini, Bronze and Silver OmniSubs are fully featured and compact:
Mini OmniSub has a long-excursion 8-inch driver and a 200-watt BASH (Bridged Amplifier Switching Hybrid) amp. 

InRoom Bronze OmniSub taps a 10-inch driver and 300-watt BASH amp.

InRoom Silver OmniSub uses a 12-inch driver and 500-watt BASH amp.

Crestron Wins InAVation Award at ISE 2010

February 8, 2010 By Liz Palacios Be the first to comment
Crestron 2010 ISE Award Winner

Last week, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2010) held their EMEA InAVation Awards reception at the Diamond Lounge, in the Amsterdam RAI International Exhibition and Congress Center. Crestron DigitalMedia was recognized by the industry as the company with the “Most InAVative Video Processing or Distribution Product for Residential Use.” The company also received an award for their TPMC-3X Handheld WiFi Touchpanel—awarded the “Most InAVative Control Product for Residential Use.”

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