LAS VEGAS, NV, JUNE 18, 2008 — Gepco International, an industry leader in the manufacturing of professional audio and video cables, is setting a new standard for multi-channel video connectors with the introduction of its V-CON Connector System. Designed to withstand the harsh environments posed by staging, remote and touring applications, the V-CON system provides the bandwidth and electrical performance for multi-channel HD interconnects in a durable, all-weather design. The company will be featuring the connector system at InfoComm 2008 (Booth C3419). more…

Peachtree City, GA, June 18, 2008 – With an unprecedented music career spanning over 40 years, Clarence McDonald has produced and recorded such artists as Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin and James Taylor. Knowing that he would need a reliable and reputable storage drive for his highly anticipated album, Clarence McDonald & Evolution, McDonald naturally chose Avastor’s HDX-800 Triple Interface FireWire drives. more…

LAS VEGAS, NV, JUNE 18, 2008 — Gepco (Booth C3419), an industry leader in the manufacturing of professional audio and video cables, is expanding its fiber cable assembly offerings to include Neutrik® OpticalCon® and Amphenol TAC-4 and TAC-12 cable assemblies. Gepco’s complete line of fiber cable assemblies will be on display at InfoComm 2008, June 18-20. more…

WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA, JUNE 16, 2008—Aviom (InfoComm Booth C4175), exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, is pleased to welcome Liz Marshall as its Director of Customer Service & Support. In this role, Marshall will oversee customer service, technical support, warranty and repairs service, and sales support. more…

LIVORNO, ITALY, JUNE 13, 2008—When Italy’s Spazi Sonori recording studio recently hosted Grammy award-winning jazz musician Joey DeFrancesco and his band as they recorded nine new tracks for an upcoming release, it entrusted Aviom to help make monitoring a breeze. more…

LAS VEGAS, NV – Auralex Acoustics, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, introduces new Ceiling Tiles at this year’s InfoComm show (Booth C4984). Auralex’s premium acoustic Ceiling Tiles can easily be installed into new and existing drop and suspending ceiling grids, and are ideal for upgrading in-room sound quality by controlling ambient noise and reducing noise transmission.

The fabric-faced acoustical panels, which are available in standard ceiling grid sizes (23.875″ x 23.875″x 1″ and 23.875″x 47.875″x 1″), can be customized in terms of size and thickness to meet any project’s requirements. With an overall Noise Ratio Coefficient (NRC) of .80, Ceiling Tiles are the perfect choice for controlling many common acoustical problems at a wide range of frequencies. Available in standard white and black color options, Auralex’s new tiles are also available in custom colors upon special request. more…

CME, makers of the BitStream 3X MIDI Controller, have released version 1.8 firmware for the unit, adding new features and enhancing its functionality.

As the world’ s first 3 axis MIDI controller, CME Bitstream 3X is a completely new direction in MIDI controllers and is perfect for controlling Virtual Instruments, DAWs, and even other MIDI hardware. This compact desktop unit includes 35 knobs, 8 sliders, 16 buttons, a joystick, a cross-fader and controller.

The new version 1.8 firmware update adds the ability of the Bitstream 3X to generate SMPTE Sync at 24, 25, 30 dropped and 30 frames per second, 64 new Arppegiator Scenes independent from the 100 existing Snapshot Scenes, and an enhanced Switch (Jump/Toggle) Mode.

Workflow improvements include independent enabling/disabling of Hook Mode, Scenes can now be changed via incoming program changes (0-99), the Arppegiator is now initialized in Automatic Mode after a factory reset, and Start/Stop/Pause bitmaps are now updated when the unit is synchronized from external source.

The Bitstream 3x is fully programmable and includes more than 13,000 presets for popular samplers, synthesizers, and software including Propellerheads Reason and Rebirth, Steinberg Cubase, Ableton Live, Native Instruments Reaktor, Traktor, Kontakt, and Absynth, Fruity Loops and more. An 8 track motion sampler, transport functions, and a large LCD display round out this versatile unit.

Version 1.8 Firmware for the CME Bitstream 3X can be downloaded free of charge for registered users at http://www.waveidea.com/en/products/bitstream_3x/download_fw.php.

For more information, please visit www.cme-pro.com.

LAS VEGAS, NV - How many times have you reached for a cable only to find it has the wrong XLR connector on the other end? In direct response to high professional and consumer demand, Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, introduces the world’s first unisex 3-pin XLR connector, ConvertCon®, at InfoComm 2008 (Booth C3657).

ConvertCon (NC3FM-C) is a new 3-pin male and female cable connector in a single housing. ConvertCon is also available with black chrome housing and gold contacts (NC3FM-C-B). By simply sliding the housing back and forth, ConvertCon is transformed from a male to female connector. This new male/female cable end XLR allows for use of one connector, as it can mate with either a male or female 3-pin XLR. more…

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA —Clear-Com® Communication Systems, the leading innovator of communications systems for the broadcast, live performance, government and commercial markets, is bringing intercom solutions to the desktop PC with the introduction of its first software-based intercom system, Clear-Com Concert, at InfoComm 2008 (Booth C3583). This new multi-user conferencing and intercom product provides the pro AV and permanent installation market with a reliable and cost-effective way to deliver high-quality communications to its customers. more…

St. Paul, MN - – McNally Smith College of Music is pleased to announce that André Fischer, previously Dean of Music Industries, has been promoted to Executive Director of the McNally Smith Foundation. In his new role, Fischer is responsible for reinforcing and strengthening the college’s presence in St. Paul and its surrounding areas as well as throughout the country. more…