AV in Education: Developing a Standard Design Approach
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Table Of Contents
Developing a Standard Design Approach
Needham Public Schools Enlightened by Sennheiser
Bob Coffeen Named 2006 NSCA Educator of the Year
Biamp Debuts Next Generation of Nexia Processors
Samsung Electronics America Introduces New 21in. Monitor
Cabletime Introduces MediaStar Evolution Enhancements

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Developing a Standard Design Approach
As more colleges and universities recognize the need for AV systems in the classroom, the push to install the latest and greatest technology campus-wide can quickly become the AV staffer's nightmare. Not only is there a dizzying array of AV technologies available, but there are other factors to consider before designing and installing a classroom system. "There are strong design links between a university classroom and a corporate training facility or boardroom," says Brad Weber, founder of muse Audio Video. "If you think about it, both are trying to achieve the same goals." more>>

In Depth
Needham Public Schools Enlightened by Sennheiser
The Needham Public Schools district, located in the suburbs of Boston, recently turned to Sennheiser to provide a clear and robust wireless sound field solution. The district needed a system that would ensure the intelligibility of teachers in the classroom, while also reducing the strain on their voices. In the case of John Eliot School in Needham, the system would also operate in an unfriendly RF environment. more>>

Newsmakers
Bob Coffeen Named 2006 NSCA Educator of the Year
In recognition of his continuing efforts to improve the electronic systems industry through the generous provision of his teaching talents, Bob Coffeen has been named 2006 NSCA Educator of the Year. Coffeen's instructor and course evaluation rankings were so stellar, he unequivocally qualified for this, the highest recognition an NSCA Expo Instructor can receive.

In addition to this top ranking, NSCA also established five new "Instructor of the Year" Awards to coincide with the new structure of the NSCA University launched in 2006. more>>


New Products
Biamp Debuts Next Generation of Nexia Processors
Biamp introduced its newest line of digital signal processors: the Nexia VC and Nexia TC. Designed specifically to provide crisp, clear audio in any videoconferencing or teleconferencing application, the Nexia VC and Nexia TC processors are intuitive, network-ready processors that provide a full range of audio routing and signal processing features, including full wide-band acoustic echo cancellation, in single, economical, easy-to-install boxes. more>>

Samsung Electronics America Introduces New 21in. Monitor
Samsung Electronics America recently introduced the SyncMaster 215TW TFT-LCD monitor. At 21in., the widescreen Samsung SyncMaster 215TW offers a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 8ms (G-to-G) response rate, 300cd/m2 brightness, 1680x1050 resolution, 178-degree viewing angle, scanning frequency of 30kHz-80kHz horizontal, and 56Hz-75Hz vertical and 0.270mmx0.270mm pixel pitch, at a $549.99 MSRP. more>>

Cabletime Introduces MediaStar Evolution Enhancements
The MediaStar Evolution streaming video decoder and multimedia player, launched by Cabletime at the beginning of this year, is now able to show IPTV as well as web pages and HTML content following enhancements to broaden its functionality and expand its target market. more>>




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