Archive for February, 2011

The Robsham Theater Arts Center (RTAC) is a focal point of Boston College in Massachusetts, USA. Built in 1981, the facility houses the 591-seat Robsham Theater, along with an exhibit space, a studio theater and other facilities. As the Robsham Theater’s presentations grew in scope over the years to encompass musicals, dance programs, drama and theater productions, it became clear that a redesign of the original audio system was needed.

The Robsham Theater system is one of the first to use JBL VERTEC® VT4886 subcompact line array elements, with 12 VT4886 loudspeakers forming a single, center array supplemented by two JBL VPSB7118DP 18-inch powered subwoofers suspended directly behind the array, with six additional AC15 speakers along the lip of the stage. The system is driven with Crown Audio I-Tech HD amplifiers and BSS Audio Soundweb processing. System management is handled via the Harman HiQnet™ System Architect™ communication protocol and more

BSS Audio®, a Harman International Company (NYSE-HAR), today introduced a new full-bandwidth Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) algorithm for its Soundweb™ London conferencing processors. The new full-bandwidth AEC algorithm is released with HiQnet London Architect v3.04 and can be used with existing Soundweb London AEC Input Cards and the recently-introduced Soundweb London BLU-101 and BLU-102 devices.

The existing 8kHz-bandwidth AEC algorithm is optimized for POTS, VoIP phone system and digital phone system applications. The new full-bandwidth AEC algorithm facilitates enhanced fidelity for specific applications, while also offering a reduced processing latency. A property within HiQnet London Architect v3.04 allows users to switch between the new full-bandwidth AEC algorithm and the existing 8kHz-bandwidth algorithm. Dedicated full-bandwidth ‘dry’ signals for local sound reinforcement or recording are offered for both AEC algorithms.

Existing installations can be upgraded to accommodate full-bandwidth content, without the requirement for additional hardware. However, when upgrading systems to more

Showcasing its latest technology solution for leading network system manufacturers, Lab X Technologies is introducing the Titanium 411 1GB AVB Ethernet Switch at ISE. Supporting IEEE 802.1 Audio Video Bridging standards, the Titanium 411 is specifically designed for the demanding needs of AV-networking applications.

Coupling Lab X’s AVB standards experience with ruggedized connectors, industry standard SFP- supporting long haul fiber, additional copper connections and flexible mounting options, Titanium 411 is capable of handling hundreds of AV media streams per AVB port.

Lab X’s Titanium 411 boasts four rear-mount 1GB RJ45 copper interfaces using locking EtherConTM connectors, along with an SFP slot to accommodate standard fiber modules or additional copper interfaces, and network activity LED lights on the front and back of the unit. The flexibility of Titanium 411 is broadcast through a configurable 1GB locking copper interface, which can either be mounted on a rear or front more

ASSIMILATE (www.assimilateinc.com), a leading provider of powerful post-production tools for RED and other digital workflows, today announced the appointment of Suzette Ferguson as director of North American sales. As the company further leverages recent sales successes of the SCRATCH data workflow and product line in the Los Angeles region and across North America, Ferguson will be responsible for building and overseeing all customer relationships in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Ferguson’s executive level appointment follows an intensive growth period for ASSIMILATE, which recently reported a record 40 percent year-on-year increase of SCRATCH sales into RED features, commercials, broadcast and music videos during 2010.

Suzette Ferguson, ASSIMILATE’s new director of North American sales

Based in Los Angeles, Ferguson will manage SCRATCH sales, services and support across the US, Canada and Mexico. A highly-successful media more

Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced the availability of Boris AAF Transfer Version 2, a set of two Apple Final Cut Pro plug-ins for transferring sequences between Final Cut Pro and Avid editing and finishing systems. One of the plug-ins exports Avid-compatible AAF format files from Final Cut Pro to Avid editing and finishing systems. The other plug-in imports AAF format files from Avid editing and finishing systems to Final Cut Pro.

“Boris AAF Transfer is a huge time-saver when it comes to moving projects from Avid to Final Cut Pro,” commented Michael Svirsky, Post Production Supervisor, This Old House. “Even transitions and keyframed effects come across flawlessly, but the best part of this tool is the ability to transfer the Boris Continuum Complete filters that we regularly use on all our more

Hosted Services Offer Productivity Benefits and Savings to the Enterprise

PHILADELPHIA, PA & MIAMI, FL – February 1, 2011 – Alteva, a Unified Communications (UC) solution provider headquartered in Philadelphia, today announced that William Bumbernick, chief innovation officer, will speak at ITEXPO East 2011, February 2-4 in Miami, Florida. Bumbernick will join industry leaders from Market Strategy & Analytics Partners, Siemens Enterprise Communications and LogiSense on a panel titled, “De-mystifying Hosted Communications,� Friday, February 4th, 9:00-9:45am.

There are a multitude of hosted communications services on the market today, each with a promise to deliver numerous customer productivity benefits as well as cost savings. This session will consider the many alternatives available to businesses today, and provide the end user with a baseline understanding and definition for each. The session will conclude with some predictions around the future of the more

LEIGHTRONIX announces the release of WebNEXUS Mobile, a browser-based control interface for NEXUS series video servers that supports select, mobile electronic devices.

WebNEXUS Mobile gives users handheld, remote access and control to their NEXUS television automation and video server systems. System administrators can easily check status, activate video playback, trigger a recording, or perform video/audio switches.

WebNEXUS Mobile is accessible over the Internet through several popular handheld devices, including cellular phones and wireless network devices based on the Apple iOS operating system. The WebNEXUS server automatically detects the device type and provides a Web format suitable for their individual display capabilities.

Once connected, a user is prompted with a standard login. With the entry of a valid user name and password, the remote user is provided a menu offering status and control over the digital video playback and record channels and the internal or external system more