Archive for October 1st, 2008

Sub-second HDMIâ„¢ port switching technology important to consumers

SUNNYVALE, Calif., October 1, 2008 – Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIMG), a leader in semiconductors and intellectual property for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content, today announced that its InstaPort™ port switching technology, introduced on June 30, 2008, will be featured in Samsung’s next generation DTVs and is currently under evaluation at nine of the top ten DTV manufacturers for next year’s models. Silicon Image’s InstaPort technology adds intelligence to HDMI™ technology-enabled digital television (DTV) inputs, resulting in sub-second switching time between inputs delivering digital content from different sources connected to the DTV. more

New System Combines Power and Flexibility with Reliability

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, OCTOBER 1, 2008 – Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of professional camera batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems, introduced its new QR-EX3 Gold Mount® for the Sony PMW-EX3 video camera at this year’s IBC 2008. more

Fluid, innovators in creating a collaborative of Original Music, Editorial, Design and Interactive resources, celebrates its 10th Anniversary in October. Launched in fall 1998 by founding partners: Composer/EP David Shapiro, Composer Andrew Sherman, and Managing Partner/EP Marc Schwartz, Fluid now boasts a staff of 35. With its recent partnership with Boom Design Group, the company has extended its reach into interactive web design and development.

Says Shapiro, “We’ve grown incrementally over the years, with the help of so many outstanding talented people. The diversity of what we offer has allowed us to sustain steady growth in challenging times for our industry.� more

Toronto, Canada, October 01, 2008—LiveWire Remote Recorders, a state-of-the-art Toronto, Canada-based remote recording and mix facility operated by veteran Engineer and Owner Doug McClement, has chosen Avastor’s HDX800 triple interface internal Firewire drives to store its live recordings. LiveWire Remote Recorders has captured such historic concerts as Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Live at El Mocambo� in 1983 as well as U2’s performance with Mary J. Blige during the Hurricane Katrina benefit in 2005. more

San Francisco, CA — Sound Devices is pleased to welcome Paul Isaacs as Principle Applications Engineer. In his new position, Paul will work closely with Sound Devices’ engineering department on advanced product development. Isaacs will be in attendance at this year’s AES show (Booth 1231) to officially introduce himself to the professional audio and engineering industry. more

Electrosonic provided design support to AV designer Bob Haroutunian of PPI and supplied and installed the AV equipment for the new Museum & Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, which opens April 14 Adams County, Pennsylvania. Electrosonic also supplied equipment for the Center’s exterior and interior signage.

The 139,000-square foot National Park Service facility, which is operated in partnership with the non-profit Gettysburg Foundation, replaces the former visitor facilities located on the key battleground of Cemetery Ridge. The new building orients visitors to the park, features exhibits that place the Battle of Gettysburg in the larger context of American history, preserves the park’s massive collection of Civil War and Gettysburg artifacts, and showcases the famous, historic Cyclorama painting (which will open Sept. 26, 2008). more