Corporate AV: Systems Integration Special Focus: AV Technology at CES 2008

January 10, 2008 | A Penton Media Publication |

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	Corporate A/V Top Story

Projection News at CES 2008
By Jessaca Gutierrez

The CES 2008 show ends today in Las Vegas. Although there's a plethora of residential and consumer products, there's been news on the corporate AV front as well, but perhaps the biggest—and most long awaited—news is coming from the projector front. Key industry players came together to endorse a new international specification that will allow users to evaluate the color performance of digital projectors to ensure that they're getting the most from their investment. more>>

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	Installation News

AirMedia and DT Research Deploy Digital Signage in Beijing Capital International Airport
AirMedia Group, the operator of the largest digital media network in China dedicated to air travel advertising, and DT Research, an industry leader in the development of information appliances for vertical markets, today announced the deployment of the WebDT Signage System in the Beijing Capital International Airport. Advertisers can purchase advertising time slots from AirMedia and their advertisements will be shown to airport passengers and visitors in high-definition LCD screens through DT Research's WebDT Signage System. more>>

Introducing the multifaceted GEO S12 Series of loudspeakers from NEXO. Arrayable and mountable, vertical or horizontal, the GEO S12 Series is ideal for an assortment of venues. From mid-size clubs and lounges to houses of worship and tours, these boxes are beyond versatile. Did we mention affordable?

	From the Issue

Front Projector Buyers' Guide
By Jeff Sauer

Like every week in Garrison Keillor's fictional Lake Wobegon, it seems like it's been a quiet year in the front-projection industry. Our annual chart of industry products lists more models than ever before, but there have been very few major industry announcements, and the products listed represent fairly subtle changes in market share. On the other hand, our chart this year does solidify the trend toward native wide resolutions and motion video-oriented projection. more>>

Didn't have a chance to attend one of our Webcasts? No problem. Visit the Sound & Video Contractor Webcast Series archive at svconline.com/webcasts. Listen to past events and download the post-event Q&A sessions in one convenient location, svconline.com/webcasts

	Product News

Da-Lite Makes Silent Motor Standard on the Tensioned Advantage Electrol

Da-Lite Screen Company is pleased to announce that the Silent Motor is now a standard feature on the Tensioned Advantage Electrol(R) screen line. This motor is virtually silent and offers over a 30% reduction in sound versus standard motors. more>>

Explore Signage in New Places with Aavelin SignMate!
MagicBox, an industry leader in Digital Signage and Video messaging, has announced the Aavelin SignMate, the newest addition to the Aavelin product line. The new Aavelin SignMate provides the functionality, ease of use and reliability of the current Aavelin offering in a new, compact design—perfect for mounting behind displays. SignMate brings all of the power of the Aavelin AV 400P into a smaller package. Use text, graphics, Flash, crawl lines, logo graphics, and a host of available options including RSS data feeds and weather forecasts to make your digital signs as dynamic and attention-grabbing as possible. more>>

Extreme Releases Industry's First Megapixel-IP Infrared Imager

Extreme CCTV releases the new EX85, the pinnacle of today's most advanced imaging technologies, combining dual CMOS megapixel sensors, IP Infrared Imaging (I³) design and Black Diamond™ night vision technology. The result is the most advanced level of imaging performance for today's critical security applications: the amazing detail of 3.1 million color pixels by day and the award-winning, High-Fidelity™ performance of Black Diamond™ night vision to 420ft. more>>