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Texas A&M Reimagines its Football Locker Room with T1Visions’ Cutting-edge CMS

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Web-based dashboard facilitates content updates

When Texas A&M was awarded the opportunity to renovate its football locker room, they recognized the new facility would need to function in several ways. Functionality, ‘wow’ factor, and manageability were all key influencers in determining the right solution. This led them to T1Visions, www.t1visions.com.

Watch the video here

The Challenge

This new locker room would double as a premier recruiting facility that would ‘Wow’ the socks off any recruit that stepped foot inside the building – it had to be sleek, creative, and unlike anything else out there.
Functioning as more than a traditional locker room, this facility would need to match the high expectations of the tech-savvy Millennial generation occupying these quarters. By integrating interactive technology throughout the locker room, this would keep players engaged with each other and with the team throughout the season.
By outfitting the entire locker room with digital / interactive components, the biggest challenge would be managing a massive amount of content on the backend of this flashy facility. Texas A&M recognized the need for a CMS that could be easily maintained by its staff, and updated frequently and in real time.

The T1Visions Solution

Multiple videos walls that can feature content across the wall in its entirety or broken down into quadrants. Messages, images, video, or cable channels are all controlled from the T1Visions CMS dashboard.
246 digital tiles = 2 digital tiles for each of the 123 player lockers. Messages, images, or video can be customized for individual players – making the locker room a point of interaction between staff and player. The tiles can also serve as one single banner for messaging or video across the entire locker room. Highlighting big plays, player birthdays, and other team announcements are now just a click away.
T1Visions’ CMS provides one central dashboard to control content across all 246 digital locker tiles and three video walls.

Key advantages in T1Visions’ CMS:

Update content anytime, anywhere with web-based dashboard (all that is required is log-in access)
Incredible ease of use – just one hour of training required (compare that to most solutions, which take several days)
Software-based solution means zero maintenance for additional hardware components.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXEhFArSYPo.

Primacoustic: Go from Acoustical Nightmare to Dream Demo Room

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Providing expert assistance with acoustic treatment

Vancouver, BC. Sound Productions of Dallas, TX has been in business for more than 40 years as retailer and distributor of pro-audio equipment. Recently, the company repurposed a section of their warehouse, adjacent to their existing showroom, to create a large training facility and demo room. Jeff Humphrey, VP Sales and Marketing: "Being mindful of our neighbors as well as our adjacent general showroom and sales area; we were tasked with creating a real world, live venue experience while placing great emphasis on the mitigation of the external disruptive sound pressure levels typically associated with a live venue."

Primacoustic Training Facility and Demo Room

"In the planning and building phase, our first goal was to decouple as much of the room as possible in order to minimize sound transmission through adjoining spaces. This required the use of purpose designed materials and contractors familiar with this type of project. We carefully selected inner and outer wall barrier and acoustic treatment, construction materials and drapery."

Humphrey got in touch with Jay Porter at Primacoustic, www.primacoustic.com, for assistance with the acoustic treatment plan: "I supplied the architectural drawings which included the room dimensions, building materials, stage and speaker placement as well as the location of all furniture and rugs and fixtures. The final design was ready within three days of our final conversation. We then commissioned Danny Snook of Achieve AV with the task of installing the Primacoustic Broadway Panels."

The Sound Productions facility will accommodate up to 80 people and has seen overwhelming interest by customers, class attendees and pro audio manufacturers alike since opening this summer. According to Humphrey, they have already hosted six product training workshops that have been booked to capacity with several more on the schedule. "Our new facility and the workshops we offer provide a one of a kind experience for our customers."

NCast End-to-End Capture and Streaming Solutions

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:56:00 +0000

NCast’s interface is intuitive and flexible

Santa Clara, CA. NCast, ncast.com, provides the hardware and software to schedule, capture, record, stream live and/or publish what goes on in a classroom or meeting room with flexible single or dual active window layouts so that both a video image and a computer presentation can be captured and then viewed together.

The resulting file (episode) can be made available in via an internal network or the internet either on demand or via a live stream.

NCast PR HD Mobile

NCast provides complete End-to-End solutions with both its family of Presentation Recorders and its series of Presentation Servers intended for specific applications. Presentation Recorders are available in four form factors: Rack Mount, Dual Rack Mount (two completely separate units in one rack space), Mobile and Podium (with flanges to mount it to wood). Presentation Servers vary primarily in terms of processing capability and storage capacity to fit an individual customer’s needs.

NCast’s interface is intuitive and flexible. Control can be with a simple reflected webpage, serial commands or Java applet.

All of this is available at affordable prices. NCast believes in a single purchase price with no licensing or ongoing maintenance fees.

Also, in the near future, NCast has plans for dual-stream, dual-record and dual-display. Contact your Enright Company representative for details.

The Pakedge Difference

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:30:00 +0000

System integration overcomes network infrastructure challenges

Huntington Beach, CA. Commercial AV systems impose unique challenges on the network infrastructure. The network must carry large volumes of high bandwidth, latency sensitive traffic with no downtime. The network must differentiate, segment and prioritize voice, video, and data traffic from different applications for seamless performance. The network must scale to accommodate thousands of simultaneous users at peak times connecting from approved and user-owned devices. The network must be vigilant and protect against threats that are delivered in new and unforeseen ways.

The Pakedge Connect+ Platform is a carefully integrated system

Pakedge Device and Software, www.pakedge.com, helps AV managers overcome these challenges. The Pakedge Connect+ Platform is a carefully integrated system of switches, routers, wireless, power management and software technologies, designed specifically to work with each other to deliver seamless, scalable, and reliable multimedia networking performance. When unified with the BakPak Cloud Management System, the functionality of the Pakedge Connect+ Platform is extended with cloud-enabled services such as monitoring and management of all connected devices anywhere, any time, and from any device.

Founded in 2004, Pakedge is an industry leading manufacturer of high performance end-to-end networking platforms for A/V applications. Recognized by industry peers and winner of the prestigious CEPro Brand Leader award for Networking in 2013 and 2014, Pakedge specializes in integrating high performance engineering innovations, operational simplicity, and systems engineering to develop technology that enables customers to unleash the power of their network. AV systems integrators choose Pakedge because:

* Purpose-built for A/V networking applications
* Seamless, scalable, and reliable enterprise-level performance
* End-to-end network system solutions
* Free lifetime technical support and firmware updates
* 3 Year Warranty as standard
* Focus on channel protection and profitability

Learn how Pakedge helps you solve your customers’ networking problems. Learn more and visit Pakedge at www.pakedge.com

Hall Research Announces the 4K Javelin™

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 15:30:00 +0000

Extend HDMI signals far beyond the typical limitations of copper cables

Tustin, CA. Hall Research, hallresearch.com, announces addition of the 4K-Javelin™ active plenum HDMI cables to it's line of digital extension products. The 4K-Javelin™ cables utilize the latest in optoelectronics to extend HDMI signals far beyond the typical limitations of copper cables. The cables are a hybrid of fiber and copper that allow HDMI signals to be extended 200 ft or longer with zero loss. All PC and HDTV resolutions are supported including 4K Ultra HD. The HDCP compliant cables also support DDC and CEC. Proprietary circuitry is conveniently incorporated inside the HDMI connectors to convert the video signals to light pulses and back.

4K-Javelin™ active plenum HDMI cables

The cables are available in standard lengths to 200 ft. No external power supply is required as power is drawn from the 5v signal pin of the source HDMI output.

The 4K Javelin™ cables are thin, flexible, and lightweight (only 12 oz for 50 ft cable). They can handle any resolution or color depth including non-standard video formats up to a maximum data rate of 10.2 Gbps. No compression is used so the image at the far end of the cable is 100% identical to the source.

The cables transmit digital video signals using light pulses. This provides high immunity to electromagnetic interference and consequently eliminates the chance of video dropouts due to environmental electromagnetic noise.

The 4K Javelin™ can be used like regular HDMI cables but without the worry of boosters or equalizers. Being Plenum, also makes it possible to be used in virtually any installation environment. Applications include, home theater, conference rooms, schools, airports, hospitals and more. Hall Research is currently stocking 50, 75, 100, 150 and 200 ft lengths.

T1Visions: Tales of Interactive Transformations in the Corporate Space

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:30:00 +0000

ThinkHub facilitates collaboration with interactive environment

Charlotte, NC. T1Visions, www1.t1visions.com, a provider of interactive touchscreen experiences, has installed its inTouch Interactive Wall in SAP’s U.S. Headquarters in Newtown Square, PA. The touchscreen Wall spans approximately 15 feet and is located in the Executive Briefing Center, where SAP is shifting the traditional meeting format to a more interactive, immersive experience for their customers.

inTouch Interactive Wall

In partnering with T1Visions, SAP sought to tell their story through their customers’ eyes. To achieve this lofty goal, the inTouch Wall houses over 2000 customers stories featuring case studies, videos, and testimonial, among other dynamic content. It was important that the Wall contain fresh, new content while remaining low-maintenance for the Executive Briefing Center. To accomplish this, T1Visions worked directly with SAP’s existing systems to create a custom API that would pull data directly to the Wall, which keeps content current and requires no additional upkeep from the organization.

To give users control of their own experience, the custom software application enables users to sort and pick through content most relevant to them by applying filters, which in turn makes the discovery process quicker and more efficient. Every component of the project - from software, hardware, content management, integration, training, and ongoing support - was considered and packaged by T1Visions as a one-of-a-kind turnkey solution. Watch the video and download the case study to learn more.

In line with its efforts to transform traditional corporate meeting spaces into more interactive environments - T1Visions recently introduced its newest software application, ThinkHub, at InfoComm 2014. ThinkHub is a multiuser software application designed to help teams to ideate, visualize, and problem solve. By consolidating all information on a large-format touchscreen, ThinkHub transforms traditional meetings into more proactive, effective sessions that positively impact performance and efficiency in corporate teams.

Crimson – Easy to Align, Easy to Order

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 19:00:00 +0000

System designs accommodate an infinite number of displays

Crimson's, www.crimsonav.com, innovative designs facilitate ceiling or wall-mounted options and accommodate an infinite number of displays in either landscape or portrait orientation. Assembly is a breeze, and once mounted, displays are both quickly and easily aligned, making installation incredibly efficient.

Ceiling mounted systems by Crimson

Easy to Align - Easy to Order

Our ceiling-mounted systems feature a proprietary quick assembly and easy-alignment design that simplifies the installation process exponentially.

Prices are based on the number of displays to be used, so you can easily quote the solution to your customer. When you order, we conveniently kit all components for you and if you require a technical drawing of your system, we provide that as well.

Kits with Single or Dual Drops

When ceiling-hung landscape or portrait, in-line configurations are required, our CM mount systems provide the best solution on the market. Prefabricated kits are available in 1x3 through 2x5 configurations (including back to back). Our proprietary design minimizes the number of drops for minimal visual distraction. Other configurations require additional ceiling drops, but the finished installation will be equally elegant.

WML (landscape)

Wall-mounted landscape configurations are just as easily specified as our ceiling-mounted solutions. Compatible with displays up to 65”+ in size, WML mount systems feature unique post-installation leveling and cable management capabilities for a clean-looking, fast and easy installation. Priced per display for easy quoting to your customers.

WMP (portrait)

Our WMP mount systems provide portrait-oriented solutions for displays up to 65”+ in size. Like our other Menu Board mount systems, WMP includes all of the necessary components and hardware needed to complete the installation.

RGB Spectrum’s New Galileo Display Processor: A Breakthrough in PC Walls

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 23:08:00 +0000

New processor combines benefits of PC-based system and native-run application

Alameda, CA. RGB Spectrum’s, www.rgb.com, innovative new IP-enabled Galileo Display Processor is a powerful and economical video wall system designed around a PC-based architecture. The processor combines the benefits of PC-based systems, such as IP inputs and the ability to run applications natively on the processor, with the 24/7 level of reliability and real-time performance of all of RGB Spectrum’s solutions.

Galileo by RGB

The Galileo system supports a full range of input and output types (IP, analog, DVI/HDMI, 3G/HD-SDI) with resolutions up to 3840x2160 (4K). Inputs can be displayed in an unlimited number of windows located anywhere on the video wall. The Galileo processor can also deliver HDCP protected content to up to 56 displays, while other PC systems either do not support HDCP at all or impose severe limitations on wall size.

The Galileo system is easy to set-up and control. An advanced GUI allows users to “drag and drop” inputs and applications, such as VMS, SCADA and videoconferencing, to the video wall. A convenient tablet interface is also available. In addition, an API allows operators to monitor remote alarms and create advanced scripts to recall layouts and control third-party equipment.

The Galileo processor is ideal for a range of applications including mission-critical operations/command centers and control rooms, as well as boardroom video walls, corporate lobby displays, and large-scale digital signage. Combining enhanced reliability with the flexibility of a PC system, the new IP-enabled Galileo display processor is a PC wall done right.

Hall's Multi-Format Scaler Switch and Multiport HDMI-to-HDBaseT™ Extension Box

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:30:00 +0000

Choose From three selectable outputs including VGA, HDMI and HDBaseT

Tustin, CA. Model SC-12BT by Hall Research, www.hallresearch.com, is a 12 input, 3 output HD Scaler Switch. It accommodates 4 HDMI, 4 VGA, 2 CV, 1 S-Video and 1 YPbPr inputs. It has three selectable outputs VGA, HDMI and HDBaseT.

Inputs are selected by using front panel push-buttons, RS-232 or IP commands. The selected source is scaled to a fixed user-settable resolution and simultaneously output as: VGA, HDMI, and HDBaseT (for easy extension to 70m / 230 ft on a single UTP).

Hall SC-12BT

The HDMI audio is extracted, VGA and AV inputs have separate audio inputs. There are two auxiliary audio inputs (balanced mic and stereo line-level). Audio controls are provided on the front panel. The overall audio is embedded in the HDMI and HDBaseT outputs and is also available on RCA jacks.

The UHBX-8X is a 1 RU box that converts 8 HDMI inputs to corresponding HDBaseT™ outputs for extension to 150 meters (500 ft) on single UTP. The extender supports HDCP, 3D, Deep Color, CEC, and 4K (UHD) resolution. Compatible receivers include the low-cost self-powered UH-1BT-R and UH-1BTX-R for HDMI extension to 230 ft or 330 ft respectively, or the UHBX-R-PD that supports RS-232, IR, PoH, and Long Reach modes to 500 ft. When using receivers with PoH function, a single optional 48v power supply is needed for the 8-channel sender.

The UHBX-8X provides both IP (Ethernet), and RS-232 ports for control. Using these ports the user can address and send RS-232 or IR commands to any of the receivers to control the remote display. 8 separate IR emitter ports are also provided on the rear of the UHBX-8X which can be used if a user connects IR detectors at each remote location. This would be perfect for controlling multiple sources in a rack with the UHBX-8X.

The extender is constructed as a 1RU rack-mountable unit and has a built-in power supply. LED indicators on the front panel show Link Status, HDCP status, Long Reach and Power for each of the 8 outputs.

The Competitive Advantage of Working with your Manufacturers' Rep

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 16:30:00 +0000

by Jason Housel, The Enright Company

Jason Housel

A note about lesser known brands: If your rep can show you value in our products, then we should capitalize on this. If there is improved quality, ease of install, more margin, or any other competitive advantage we want you to act on that. Yes, it may be different from the routine or take a bite out of a key vendor but value is calling. It’s saying that we have some better products over what you may be using. A few hear that message, and use that leverage to be more competitive. Most other react later with the sting of losing a job they thought they had. There really are benefits to early adoption.

We at The Enright Company are here to help you deliver value and be more competitive in your sales process. If you are promoting our lines and get them into the specification, we intend to protect you! Let’s get the registration paperwork in. This paperwork is the communication link to protect you for your efforts. Please involve us before this part of the process so we may document your involvement.

These are a few bullet points where creative integrators have leveraged their knowledge about our lines.

A Dealer substituted Crimson AV to save about 30% on 100k in mounts. That means their cost was 70k vs a typical 100k (they won the job by 30k). They had the courage to tell their customer there was a lower cost, but high quality option. It’s bent metal after all.
A customer sees an opening where the “C company” is overkill and the “E company” just too expensive. The customer here is just looking for a solution and we may have the ideal lower cost, high-quality, value solution that helps you win the job with Hall Research and the VSA-51.
We represent products that are market leaders. Take Vaddio and SunBrite TV for example. Allow these leading manufacturers to open doors for you. We have leads for you that will do exactly this.

Jason Housel is the Northern CA and Northern NV representative for The Enright Company

Casio Lampless Projectors Illuminate St. Columban Church

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 18:00:00 +0000

LED/Laser Technology Means No Lamp Replacements

Garden Grove, CA. Ro Elliott has served as Music Director at St. Columban Church, Garden Grove, CA, since 2004. One of 62 parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Orange County, CA, Ro selected two Casio XJ-H1700 laser/LED lampless projectors, www.casioprojector.com, for their 1800 seat sanctuary. The church displays music lyrics, scripture and more at all masses for their parishioners on the two front walls next to the alter area.

Ro Elliott of Garden Grove's St. Columban Church
is thrilled with Casio projectors

Wayne Trouten of Electronic Design Solutions Inc (EDS), Murrieta, CA, systems integrator for the church recommended Casio, www.casioprojector.com, the first hybrid laser/LED projector line, to replace older, dimmer lamped projectors. EDS, founded in 1993, is a full service company providing design, engineered drawings and installation of AV and low voltage systems. www.myedsinc.com.

“We are thrilled with the performance of the Casio projectors – they’re bright and clear” said Ro who serves under Pastor Juan Caboboy at St Columban. “The idea of never replacing bulbs will save our parish a lot of expense and hassle” Ro continued.

Casio announced they have upgraded the entire 22 projector line with even better color rendition, internal memory, improved wireless features and more at InfoComm 2014. Most Casio projectors are now made in Japan (not China any more) which means will be marketable in government sales as a favored nation.

SunBriteTV Debuts SunBriteDS

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:41:00 +0000

High-performance displays designed for permanent outdoor installation

Thousand Oaks, CA. Introducing SunBriteTV’s, www.SunBriteTV.com, launch of SunBriteDS, a dedicated division of commercial digital signage displays designed for permanent outdoor installation.

SunBriteTV’s high pedigree for innovation and consistency will be evident in SunBriteDS through its comprehensive offering of digital signage solutions for integrators, venue operators and dealers.

Sunbrite Display

Eliminating any fear of isotropic blackout, SunBriteDS models will boast 700-NIT panels for reliably bright image quality in any climate or lighting. The SunBriteDS family will also include touchscreen models, portrait orientation displays, and sizes ranging from 32” to 55” as well as new ultra-high-performance Marquee Series models.

“We’re launching SunBriteDS to give venue operators unprecedented options with outdoor signage,” said Cameron Hill, CEO, SunBriteTV. “Between 11 models available in a variety of size, color, touchscreen and orientation options, SunBriteDS will boast 39 SKUs, making it the most comprehensive only time-tested line of outdoor digital signage displays in the world.”

All SunBriteDS outdoor commercial displays are fully weatherproof, protected from rain, dust, insects, humidity, grease and salty air due to a rugged exterior and watertight Cable Entry System. All SunBriteDS models function in temperatures as low as -40° and as high as 122° Fahrenheit.

Designed for permanent outdoor installation, SunBriteTV’s outdoor televisions are superior to indoor televisions when it comes to both safety and performance. Specialized gaskets and insulated electronics keep all wiring safe from every kind of natural element from moisture to insects. The bright, anti-glare screens are specially designed to deliver bright HD images outdoors, day or night.

Long Live AV

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:35:00 +0000

by Rob Sheeley (Retired Founder of Vaddio)

Rob Sheeley

A Video Conferencing or any type of conferencing is just another application on our desktop. The challenge that the industry failed to see is that what were once desktop applications have now become meeting room applications.

As the BYOD or Bring Your Own Device evolution has changed the enterprise-computing model and as a result how we work and where we work. End users now expect their applications to work in the meeting room, classroom, living room and anywhere else they decide to work.

The opportunity in our industry is to realize that we are no longer selling black boxes, but instead we are creating computer portals (or docks) that enable these applications & cloud services to have access to high quality video & audio room tools, and not webcams and USB microphones.

The end user still expects his room experience to be just as good as what he had before. Our job is to make sure that happens. We are now seeing that Video Conferencing is no longer an industry by itself but just another "App" or Cloud based service that we use everyday.

The real industry here is AV and now video conferencing is just another application that must be considered when a meeting room is designed. Long Live AV

New AV Product Offerings From Vaddio

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:34:00 +0000

Camera Series Features Revolutionary Range-Set Image Control

Minnetonka, MN. Some of the newest offerings from Vaddio, www.vaddio.com, include the RoboSHOT Broadcast and RoboSHOT Conference PTZ camera systems. This new camera series features Range-Set image control, a revolutionary new optical image control technology that allows integrators and technical staff the ability to set the appropriate wide field-of-view and optical zoom range to match the live requirements of the room. In addition to Range-Set, the RoboSHOT camera series features a new camera control protocol called Tri-Synchronous Motion by Vaddio. Now pan, tilt and zoom are just one command resulting in the ability to deliver smooth and repeatable “On-Air” camera motion.

RoboSHOT Camera by Vaddio

In addition to the new camera series, Vaddio has expanded its AV Bridge line by introducing the AV Bridge CONFERENCE and AV Bridge MATRIX PRO. Based off of Vaddio’s award winning technology, the AV Bridge CONFERENCE is designed for use with UC and videoconferencing soft clients. The AV Bridge MATRIX PRO is a complete professional AV solution designed to reduce the complexity of designing USB systems for meeting and lecture capture rooms that support multiple cameras and microphones. The MATRIX PRO allows you to add audio and video mixing functionality into one box.

New audio solutions by Vaddio include the ConferencePOD and the Audio Bridge. The ConferencePOD is an enterprise-quality USB 2.0, Bluetooth and VoIP conference phone with echo cancellation and full duplex operation for use with UC applications. Vaddio’s Audio Bridge is a professional USB audio interface that allows you to integrate professional audio equipment into USB-based PC applications, Unified Communications, lecture capture, recording or any other application that requires professional audio. Existing meeting room audio equipment can now be used with any UC soft client including Microsoft Lync, Cisco Jabber, Google+ and more.

RGB Spectrum Expands Enright Region

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:28:00 +0000

Key Personnel Changes Announced

Alameda, CA. RGB Spectrum, rgb.com, the leading manufacturer of video processing, recording, distribution and control products, has announced additional regional coverage by The Enright Company and several key internal personnel changes.

The Enright Company now represents RGB Spectrum in audiovisual for all of CA, AZ and NV. Having been the reps for the southwest for over 10 years, the Northern CA and AZ changes are a re-appointment.

Denis Carle

Denis Carle has assumed the position of VP Sales with the retirement of Tony Spica last month after Spica’s 20 year very successful run at the manufacturer. Mr Carle has been with RGB Spectrum for many years himself in key management positions, and will be leading the team into more systems oriented sales at their Alameda, CA headquarters.

Larry Kay

Larry Kay has joined the firm eight months ago as Regional Sales Manager for the Southwest. Mr Kay, based in the LA area, has a multi decade background in security, fire, electrical. He has been involved in many large design build projects in this region.

Lee Binschus

Lee Binschus has been tapped to be NW Regional Sales Manager (including over Enright Company in Northern CA and Northern NV) after many years with Planar and a national systems integration firm.

Enright Company Appointed Stewart Filmscreen Reps

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:30:00 +0000

Stewart Volume Incentive Program Announced

Santa Ana, CA. The Enright Company has been appointed representatives for commercial AV for Stewart Filmscreen, www.stewartfilmscreen.com, for CA, AZ, NV and HI. The Stewart story is rich: At 55 years of age, Roy Stewart had an opportunity that fit in with his vision of making large front and rear projection screens. With the help of his two sons the purchase was made and a small pilot operation was opened at a former WWII munitions facility in Torrance, CA. Under the name, Roy C. Stewart & Sons, the business produced one lace and grommet screen a week for the movie industry.

Large Fixed Frame Screen

For more than 65 years now, Stewart has been the consistent choice of discerning clientele of projector screens around the world. Aesthetic-conscious architects, consultants, systems designers, and property owners rely on Stewart Filmscreen for the perfect combination of superior quality, flexible design, and dedicated support, and we consistently deliver.

Now Stewart announces their first ever volume-incentive program for the commercial AV integrator: between October 6, 2014 and March 31, 2015, have a formal estimate prepared by your Stewart Filmscreen Sales Representative or inside sales engineer and lock in a discount based on minimum quantity levels. All standardized Stewart Filmscreen and Cima™ by Stewart Filmscreen products up to seventeen (17) feet in width are eligible. Call or click your Enright Company representative for details!

Vaddio Announces New President and CEO

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:30:00 +0000

Technology Veteran and Former Polycom Executive Joins Vaddio Leadership Team

Ed Ellett, Vaddio's New President

Minneapolis, MN. Vaddio, www.vaddio.com, the trusted leader in robotic cameras and unified communications products,today announced the appointment of Ed Ellett as Vaddio’s President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective on June 30, 2014. Ellett is a seasoned senior executive with extensive expertise in marketing, product strategy, operations and sales channel development.He was most recently senior vice president and general manager of Nvidia’s Professional Solutions Group. Previously, Ellett was a Senior Vice President and General Manager of Polycom’s Unified Communications Video Business Unit. Ellett holds a B.S. in electrical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.

Ellett replaces Rob Sheeley, founder and CEO of Vaddio, who has served as President since founding the company with Tom Mingo in December 2002.

“We welcome Ed’s experience and leadership to the Vaddio management team,” said Vaddio founder, Rob Sheeley. “As Vaddio has grown from a couple of guys dreaming up new products as a technology startup in a back room in Minneapolis in 2002 to this amazing industry leading camera and Unified Communication technology company that we are today, we knew we needed to add someone who could lead Vaddio into its next era of growth. Ed’s experience in our industry combined with his management style fits perfectly with Vaddio’s corporate culture and makes him the ideal leader to assume my role at Vaddio. I will continue to be involved with Vaddio as a board member and providing leadership guidance in marketing and product development strategies.”

“I am excited to join the dynamic and innovative team working at Vaddio as well as building on the great relationships it has with its partners,” said Ellett. “The industry is undergoing change and the creative professional cameras and unified communications products from Vaddio are well aligned to these changes to meet customers’ business needs. I am looking forward to contributing and building on the growth of the company.”

About Vaddio:
Vaddio is the leading manufacturer of specialty PTZ cameras and camera control systems used in the audiovisual, videoconference and broadcast industries.

2014 Enright Company Roadshows Knock It Out Of The Park!

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:17:00 +0000

Todd Bergum of Vaddio at Enright Roadshow

Santa Ana, CA. The Enright Company 2014 Roadshows concluded last month in Arizona and what a time it was! Hundreds of our best and brightest selling partners participated in our four city tour. With exhibits, breakout sessions, product demos and great luncheons, we knocked it out of the park again!

We thank all our principals and our customers alike for their steadfast support of these events.

Standby for something altogether different and even better next year. And thanks again!

Steve McNeil Promoted to Regional Sales for Enright Company

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:09:00 +0000

Steve McNeil

Santa Ana, CA. Steve McNeil at The Enright Company was promoted to outside sales earlier this year. Handling dealers, consultants and their customers in the Southland, Steve has been our inside person for the eight years.

“Steve has been a big asset to our firm and has proven himself as our ace inside guy” said Principal, Logan Enright.

“I’m looking forward to solving people’s AV needs” said McNeil. Steve will be concentrating on clients in Orange County and San Diego. “My love of AV and IT is my strong suit and my main motivation for this move. I love to help people by steering them in the right direction with technology” he added.

Please congratulate Steve, stephen@enrightcompany.com, and welcome him into your business for all our fine manufacturers. Steve can be reached via cell at: 714-922-5286.

Klipsch Pro Appoints Enright Company

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Wed, 21 May 2014 22:09:00 +0000

Klipsch – Keepers of the Sound

The Klipsch Commercial Division is proud to be represented by the professionals at The Enright Company. For over 65 years, Klipsch has built premium loudspeakers with a no-compromise attitude. Whether in the home, on the stage, in the cinema or in your favorite store or restaurant our sound is uniquely detailed and clear. Our exclusive Tractrix® Horn-loaded technology reproduces sound with controlled dispersion, high-efficiency and very low-distortion for truly engaging sound at any volume level. Klipsch 70 Volt, distributed audio speakers use high quality transformers for minimal saturation and insertion loss for an acoustic signature as close to our 8 ohm speakers as possible. Our unique, transformer less, 70 Volt in-ceiling subwoofer significantly improves low-frequency bandwidth for deep, realistic bass. Our KI line of speakers and subwoofers provide superior performance in both permanent installation and production environments including theaters, auditoriums, music clubs, houses of worship, and A/V production environments.

New Volt speakers are built to
withstand rigors of outdoor use

Our new 70 Volt CP-4T and CP-6T speakers are built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use while, at the same time, providing a highly aesthetic look that blends perfectly into any indoor environment. Their smaller size and ability to mount closer to a wall or even be tucked into a corner with a V-shaped rear profile makes them virtually disappear from sight. Tool-free angle adjustment in 15° increments makes positioning a breeze. The unique mounting bracket combined with front wire termination assures a fast, easy, one-screwdriver installation with no visible wires.
With thousands of installations around the world Klipsch has the experience to provide the perfect sonic atmosphere for any setting.

About Klipsch
For over 65 years, Klipsch has designed premium speakers for those who are passionate about great sound. Company founder Paul W. Klipsch started this legacy in 1946, and it continues today with sheer commitment to innovation and delivering the world’s most powerful, detailed and emotional sound reproduction. Today, the brand’s diverse product portfolio encompasses home theater, professional cinema, installed whole-house contracting, commercial, computer speakers, wireless music speakers and headphones. As one of the first U.S. loudspeaker companies, Klipsch continues to be the high-performance brand of choice for audiophiles and home theater aficionados around the world. Klipsch Group, Inc. is also a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX).

Euro Design AV Furniture With Panache

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Fri, 16 May 2014 16:05:00 +0000

A culture built on listening to the needs of dealers and end users

Euro Design Systems based in Tucson, AZ is a significant player furniture in the AV world for almost 20 years. Their slogan “just ask” is more than a catch phrase, it is a culture built by listening to the needs of their dealers and end users. In December, a new CNC (computerized numerically controlled) machine was installed. It will allow Euro to exceed delivery times for their clients. The new collaboration table line is available and customizable, as well as the iLEC-Series. Enright Company, who exhibited Euro at the 2013 Fall Roadshows, is excited to have Euro as one of our premier manufacturers.

Euro Design Systems' new collaboration table

Visionary Solutions’ PackeTV® Wins 2014 NAB ‘Best of Show’ Award

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Tue, 13 May 2014 22:00:00 +0000

Award honors new products based on several key criteria

Visionary Solutions, Inc. today announced that PackeTV®, its modular end-to-end IPTV solution received the 2014 NAB “Best of Show” award from TV Technology magazine, one of the industry's leading publications for technology news and reviews. Judged by a panel of engineers and industry experts, the awards contest honors new products based on several key criteria including innovation, feature set, cost efficiency, and performance. Visionary Solutions’ PackeTV® is an IP video network and asset management solution that enables secure scheduled or on-demand delivery of live and recorded video.

“It’s gratifying to be the recipient of this prestigious industry award,” said VSI President Jordan Christoff. “PackeTV was created with a vision in mind: to provide the industry with a single, end-to-end IP video network solution that would greatly simplify and reduce the cost of distributing high-quality video content to any screen. Winning this award symbolizes that achievement.”

PackeTV® was selected to receive the “Best of Show” Award from among hundreds of new products in the competition. After winning the award, Visionary Solutions was presented with an honorary plaque at the 2014 NAB Show and will be featured in TV Technology magazine.

Using PackeTV®, organizations can easily and cost-effectively deliver high-quality HD and SD, MPEG-2/H.264 video content to TVs, set-top boxes (STBs), PCs, tablets, smartphones, and other IP-connected devices across a wide range of networks, including LAN, WAN, WiFi, cellular, and the public Internet. The open-standard solution is compatible with a wide range of equipment, including VSI encoders and decoders and features the same modular architecture as the encoder and decoder product lines, allowing customers to upgrade as their budget permits. This modular flexibility lowers the base price of the equipment by allowing the customer to purchase only the features they need at the moment and upgrading the software as requirements change.

The PackeTV® platform can quickly and easily be deployed in virtually any IT environment, including the broadcast, enterprise, entertainment, education, healthcare, and house of worship markets to support a variety of applications from corporate communication to video monitoring, training and distance learning, and legacy cable system replacement with TV over IP.

PackeTV® begins shipping this month. More information about PackeTV® and Visionary Solutions’ other products is available at www.vsicam.com.

About Visionary Solutions, Inc.
Visionary Solutions, Inc. (VSI) develops and manufactures open-standard solutions that harness the power and flexibility of IP networks to deliver real-time video and audio. With a passion for innovation and customer service, VSI provides outstanding products recognized for their value, performance, versatility, and quality. VSI products support the industry’s latest technology standards, including H.264, making the company a trusted partner for solutions in the enterprise, education, government, house of worship, entertainment, healthcare, and broadcast markets. VSI sets the industry standard for high-quality video transport over IP networks.

Crimson AV Redesigns Menu Board Display Mount Solutions

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Fri, 09 May 2014 19:53:00 +0000

Significantly reduces total cost of ownership as well as assembly, installation and alignment time

Fully Modular Multi-Display Menu Board Mount Designs by Crimson AV was unveiled at Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas in February 2014.

The Company utilized the Expo to unveil several new multi-display inline mounting solutions engineered specifically for the digital signage and commercial markets, for menu boards, signage, way finding, and more. Expanding on the Company’s mission to deliver professional-grade AV mounting solutions that are simple to specify, order and install, Crimson will unveil at DSE 2014 a host of new modular mounting solutions that were specifically designed for hospitality, entertainment, education, healthcare facilities, houses of worship, venues of any size, and a wide variety of commercial, pro and residential applications. Crimson AV has a unique value proposition and fills a much-needed niche. The Company not only provides a comprehensive TV and projector mount lineup of off-the-shelf solutions, it also specializes in custom-configured solutions designed to specification and suitable for virtually every type of audio-visual installation.

Newly redesigned fully modular solution

Newly Redesigned CML and CMP Inline Display and Menu Board Mounting System
The CML and CMP ceiling-mounted Menu Board Mount System has been redesigned to significantly reduce the assembly, installation and alignment time of inline multi-display arrays or menu board installations as well as to lower the total cost of ownership. A fully modular solution for mounting multiple displays from the ceiling in either landscape or portrait orientation, this new mount solution features Crimson’s simplified alignment design and post-installation leveling that makes perfecting the visual aesthetic a breeze, further reducing time spent on the job. To simplify the specification and ordering process, CML and CMP prices are based on the number of displays to be mounted, so systems designers need only to know the size and number of displays to be used as well as the orientation; Crimson will kit the complete mount system and ship it to the location requested in cartons that are easily managed by a single installer.

Crimson’s industry-leading 10-year warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee ensures that integrators and systems designers are provided much-needed peace of mind that they have chosen the right mounts for the job, and allows them to focus on the more technical aspects of the installation.

“We work closely with our customers to develop the solutions they need to solve a wide variety of installation challenges,” says Crimson President, Vlad Gleyzer. “Our new mount lineup provides the answer to many of the most cumbersome issues experienced when mounting displays for use in digital signage and other commercial applications. Designed to both simplify and expedite the design, assembly, installation, and alignment process, Crimson AV mounts will more than satisfy the needs of those seeking to source or specify innovative display mount solutions.”

Every product in Crimson’s comprehensive assortment is manufactured to rigorous standards, designed for maximum install efficiency, and sold for a fraction of the price of competitive solutions, making the line making the lineup a “must see” at trade shows and regional events.

About Crimson
Based in Glenview, IL, Crimson AV manufactures a comprehensive yet uniquely differentiated lineup of display mounting solutions designed for Commercial, Pro, and Residential audio-visual applications. Combining enhanced product design techniques, extensive manufacturing expertise, and lean business practices, Crimson has developed a proprietary business model that delivers superior products for maximum value. Customers benefit from professional-grade products that are backed by unparalleled service and technical support. Uncompromising design and build quality requirements and an industry-leading 10-year warranty ensure each Crimson AV mount will be trouble-free for years to come. Interested parties can learn more about Crimson mounting solutions by visiting www.crimsonav.com, by calling 866-MOUNT-TV, by writing to info@crimsonav.com and by following @CrimsonAV on Twitter.

New Casio LampFree Ultra Short Throw Projector

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Mon, 05 May 2014 18:06:00 +0000

XJ-UT310WN – WXGA Ultra Short Throw Projector

Casio is pleased to announce the addition of the XJ-UT310WN Ultra Short Throw projector to our full line of LampFree® projectors. The XJ-UT 310WN is a model you requested and was developed based on your input.

We are sure you will agree the XJ-UT310WN has all the features you expect from an Ultra Short Throw plus it is LampFree®.

XJ-UT310WN boasts an impressively short throw ratio

Key Features
• 3100 Lumen Brightness
• WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution
• 0.28:1 throw ratio – one of the shortest in the industry
• Dust Resistant Design
• Made in Japan
• DLP Display Technology
• Robust Input / Output connectivity
• 16 W speaker and Microphone jack
• Optional Wall Mount available (YM-80)

Install Project Bounty Program
With the peak install season upon us, now is the time to be introducing your educational customers to the XJ-UT310WN. In conjunction with the XJ-UT310WN introduction, we are launching the XJ-UT310WN Install Project Bounty program.

Program 1 – First 100+ unit installation
Period – April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014
Qualification – 1st end user install of at least 100 XJ-UT310WN projectors
Install – must be completed by June 30, 2014
Prize – $1000 bounty from Casio

Program 2 – Top Three 100+ installations
Period – April 1, 2014 through July 31, 2104
Qualification – Top three installs of a least 100 XJ-UT310WN.
Install – must be completed by July 31, 2014
Prize
1st Place $1000
2nd Place $500 (two winners)

Sales Tools
The following sales tools are included with this email and available for
download from the www.sellpoints.com portal (More info in this bulletin)
o Specification Sheet (Ref # PJ-01-05-01)
o Bid Specification
o Competitive Comparison Chart
o Model Setup Sheet
o Product photography Available for download at sellpoints.com

Sellpoint Dealer Portal – Reminder
Our dealer portal at www.sellpoints.com provides 24 hour access to Casio LampFree® product information. This password accessible site has a wealth of information including the sales tools included with this email plus product photography.

Vaddio’s AV Bridge MATRIX PRO Enables AV Room Solution for USB/IP Applications

noreply@blogger.com (Cindy F) — Thu, 01 May 2014 21:34:00 +0000

Complete professional AV solution reduces the complexity of designing systems

Vaddio’s AV Bridge Matrix PRO is a complete professional AV solution designed to reduce the complexity of designing USB systems for meeting and lecture capture rooms that support multiple cameras and microphones. Based on Vaddio’s award-winning AV Bridge technology, the MATRIX PRO adds audio and video mixing functionality directly into the box.

“The challenge with designing USB systems has been the limitation of a PC and its ability to support only one camera and one microphone on a USB System Bus,” explained CEO Rob Sheeley. “The AV Bridge Matrix PRO gives integrators the ability to add multiple cameras, microphones and other AV devices into PC-based system room design. It then manages the complex process of mixing, switching and controlling those devices into a single USB stream. We believe that this will be an easier and more cost-effective solution for our integrators who are designing lecture capture and UC conferencing systems.”

AV Bridge CONFERENCE – One of the 3 new additions to the AV Bridge family

The MATRIX PRO replaces a rack full of gear by combining a variety of capabilities: an AV encoder with simultaneous IP and USB 2.0 streaming, a four-input seamless HD video switcher, three Quick-Connect Interfaces for Vaddio cameras, an 8 x 4 cross-point audio matrix mixer/switcher with AEC, four audio ports for Vaddio EasyUSB microphones with built-in AEC, and a web server for configuration programming, control and remote management.

HD Streaming Solution for UC and Videoconferencing Rooms with Vaddio's AV Bridge Conference

Vaddio launches the new AV Bridge Conference which provides integrators the ability to integrate soft codecs, including Skype, Cisco Jabbe and Microsoft Lync, into traditional AV designs.

Based on UVC/UAC USB standards, no special USB drivers need to be installed, and as a result, AV Bridge Conference works seamlessly with any software application running on any operating system that supports USB 2.0 devices. Whether you want to do a Microsoft Lync video call or need to set up an audio conference, the AV Bridge Conference provides the USB connection to your AV System. What to record or sream a meeting? Use the recording and streaming software of your choice - and AV Bridge Conference will connect the audio and video sources.

"AV Bridge Conference was designed to support far-end audio for conferencing applications," explained Rob Sheeley, president of Vaddio. "Videoconferencing system designs require separated near-end audio for local speaker amplification from remote sites."

AV Bridge Conference can support selectable balanced or unbalanced audio - and selectable HDMI, RGBHV, SD or HD component video inputs. Outputs include USB 2.0 with HD UV/UAV device support, or an Ethernet network interface for both IP control and streaming (RTSP and HLS.) Far-end audio is delivered from the AV Bridge Conference through a balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) audio input.

AV Bridge Conference makes it simple to encode, capture and stream AV content through a variety of PC Applications or Directly to the network.