Just Add Power Honored With 2020 TNT Award, Two Residential Systems Stellar Service Awards

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Just Add Power, a leader in video-over-IP distribution, announced that the company’s VBIS-HDIP-707WP2 third-generation (3G) thin two-gang HDMI wall plate transmitter was honored with a 2020 Top New Technology (TNT) Award at ISE 2020. In addition, the company has been recognized with 2020 Residential Systems Stellar Service Awards in the Training Programs and Warranty/Return Policy/Tech Support categories.
The annual TNT Awards recognize the best in commercial and residential equipment exhibited at ISE. This year, Just Add Power’s VBIS-HDIP-707WP2 — which allows users to easily incorporate laptops and other HDMI devices as sources for their Ultra HD over IP systems — took home the prize in the Commercial Coax Video Distribution category. With a depth of only 1.5 inches, the new wall plate is ideal for the thin walls common in international installations, while providing integrators with the flexibility of table or podium mounting. In addition, the device features a field-serviceable modular design, making it easy to service with a screwdriver in the event of damage.

Middle Atlantic’s Forward Series a Shattering Success at ISE 2020

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Middle Atlantic Products, a brand of Legrand | AV, today announced that its Forward family of toolless installation solutions earned a Top New Technology (TNT) Award from Commercial Integrator at ISE 2020 in Amsterdam. Built to install today’s systems at tomorrow’s speed, Forward is designed around an innovative new rackrail and Middle Atlantic’s patented universal hole pattern that allow the family’s blank and vent panels, cable management, lighting, and other rack solutions to be quickly installed without tools. With Forward, integrators can install everyday rack builds five times faster and with the reliability to ensure a satisfying and positive AV experience.

Join T1V for a Virtual tour of Their HubVC Collaboration Board

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Designed for huddle spaces and small meeting rooms, this real-time collaboration solution was developed to support video conferencing apps Zoom, Webex, and MS Teams – so that teams can interchangeably switch between different VC applications to support meetings on any VC platform, wherever you are in the world – a perfect way to stay connected with your ministry tech team.


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March 26th | 2pm EST

Join us as we deep dive into T1V’s latest product, HubVC – a simple collaboration board with wireless screen sharing, whiteboarding, and video conferencing. We’ll walk you through the features and benefits of HubVC that will highlight how the innovative collaboration product is a game changer for small meeting rooms + huddle spaces. This session will include product demos from T1V CTO, Jim Morris.

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Greg Westall appointed Director of Product for Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation & Ampify

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Focusrite is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Westall as Director of Product for Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation and Ampify. Greg has a stellar reputation in the MI and pro audio industry, having brought great success to brands including Line 6 and Universal Audio.
Greg Westall commented, “working with such an amazing team of product managers and developers at Focusrite is a once in a career opportunity. I’m thrilled to help shape the next generation of products at the company that’s already defining the future of music creation and pro audio.”

Vectorworks, Inc. Partners with Headlong Dance Theater to Support Community of Philadelphia Designers

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Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. continues its support of the Philadelphia Design Center, recently acquired by Headlong Dance Theater, by donating computers and software licenses to the local community of designers and creative professionals. Headlong fosters the creative ecosystem by providing educational opportunities, financial advice and strategic planning.
“Vectorworks has been an amazing partner over the years with their in-demand software being invaluable to our members and their willingness to assist whenever we had questions about the software,” said Karen DiLossi, director of arts in sacred places at Partners for Sacred Places. DiLossi was part of the team that spearheaded efforts for the opening of the Philadelphia Design Center. “There would have been no Philadelphia Design Center without their contribution and continued support in this new phase of life. More businesses and corporations should think like Vectorworks when it comes to the communities they serve and who benefits the most from using their products.”

Biamp Announces European Unified Solutions Tour

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Biamp today announced its Unified Solutions Tour, with a full schedule of stops in 45 cities across 13 countries. This tour, in joint venture with Biamp’s European channel partners, will highlight the company’s latest innovations and total AV solutions available within the Biamp brand portfolio.
“The breadth and range of our products have grown considerably over the past year,” said Kris Vermuyten, General Manager, Biamp Europe. “We know it’s not always possible to see, feel, and experience all that we offer at industry tradeshows. By teaming with our channel partners in multiple cities throughout Europe, we’re bringing our products directly to our customers so they can see how all our solutions come together to solve installation problems and create extraordinary AV experiences.”

Jetwave Wireless Expands With New Dedicated New York City Area Office

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Jetwave Wireless announces a major company expansion with the opening of its brand new, New York City-area facility, dedicated to productions throughout the region. Now in its fifth year, Jetwave is an industry leader in production wireless and communications, providing equipment and support for the broadcast, live events, location sound, film and entertainment industries. Located in Norwood, New Jersey, the new 5,000-square-foot regional office is just a 35-minute car ride from Manhattan. This enables Jetwave to easily build shows and keep inventory local to the New York City market.
The New York office is comprised of teams for live events and rentals, as well as sales and integration. Already a major player in the New York production market, Jetwave Wireless founder Jim Dugan has been working in Times Square and neighboring studios for more than 20 years. Included among the company’s latest credits is New Year’s Eve 2020, for which five New York-based TV networks utilized its services. With this latest expansion, Jetwave can now service a wider breadth of clients and events.

BlackWire Designs Adds ELAC Custom Install Home Audio Products for Custom Integrators

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BlackWire Designs, a leading distributor in the custom installation market, today announced it has added the ELAC Custom Install line of speakers, subwoofers, and amplifiers to its offering of home audio products. Dealers can now choose from a selection of ELAC’s advanced audio technology for distributed audio, media rooms, and any other situation that calls for high-quality sound that should be heard but not seen. As part of the company’s award-winning support, BlackWire worked with ELAC to create a two-way IP control driver for Control4 systems, allowing integrators to design the ELAC speakers into new projects, as well as install them in existing Control4 environments where end-users want pristine audio.
“ELAC is an exciting brand committed to developing highly efficient, premium speaker solutions for residential and commercial applications. Their custom installation products feature unique technology designed to save integrators time and money. They have a deserved reputation for bringing unparalleled sound to audiophiles everywhere, which is why it’s a favorite in home entertainment and distributed audio systems,” said Kevin Luther, owner of BlackWire Designs. “We’re excited to offer ELAC’s renowned quality and design to our dealers who rely on us for great speakers and amps with the technology and features homeowners appreciate. For example, the ELAC IS-AMP340 3.1 in-wall amplifier has Dolby Digital decoding, 40 watts-per-channel, and a calibration app. We’ve also made integration more efficient by creating a two-way IP control driver for Control4 systems.”

Active Audio Leaps Into the U.S. Market With Allied ProTech

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Active Audio professional loudspeakers have announced the appointment of Allied ProTech as their exclusive distributor for the United States.
Founded in 2002 in Nantes, France, Active Audio have forged a global reputation for loudspeakers that deliver superior sound performance, intelligibility, and neutrality, with installations in some of the world’s most prestigious, yet acoustically challenging spaces.
“We’re very excited about our new partnership with Active Audio,” remarked Allied ProTech founder and President Rik Kirby. “They are a company that is constantly innovating and finding better ways to deliver superior audio performance. Their StepArray column loudspeakers deliver outstanding intelligibility in reverberant spaces, using fewer DSP channels, without the complex and expensive electronics that make most steered arrays so difficult to install and set up. They offer a full line of active and passive loudspeaker technologies that’s unique to the market, and we’re eagerly anticipating bringing their products to the U.S.”