InfoComm International Audiovisual (AV) InfoComm and SCN Magazine Announce Product Award Winners

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- NewBay Media's SCN magazine and InfoComm International®, the premier professional audiovisual trade association, presented Installation Product Awards during InfoComm's annual AV Awards Ceremony held June 18, 2007. The event took place at InfoComm 07, the largest professional audiovisual and information communications tradeshow worldwide, held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

The SCN Installation Product Awards honor outstanding install-specific products that were introduced in 2006. Awards for install-specific products were given in 17 categories. The 2007 winners are:

	Most Innovative Audio Processing or Distribution Product: Biamp's Nexia VC Biamp's Nexia VC is an intuitive, network-ready processor that provides a full range of audio routing and signal processing features for audio in videoconferencing applications. The Nexia VC includes a codec interface and Biamp's TrueSound AEC algorithm for enhanced intelligibility and audio performance, providing sound that is true to life.
	Most Innovative Audio/Videoconferencing Product: beyerdynamic's Revoluto Conferencing Station Revoluto, the world's first line array microphone station, provides superior sound reproduction without the use of a gooseneck microphone. The Revoluto's Microphone capsules create an omnidirectional pattern allowing the speaker to move around without affecting volume or sound quality. The multi-capsule design also provides additional redundancy with no loss of pick-up.
	Most Innovative Commercial Systems Installation Accessory: Extron's Polevault System Extron PoleVault Systems are economical classroom AV systems that use twisted pair technology for signal transmission and include network connectivity for web-based system management and control. PoleVault Systems include all the necessary audio and video switching, audio amplification, system control, source connectivity, speakers, mounting hardware, and cabling for a complete classroom AV solution.
	Most Innovative Control Product For Commercial Installation: Crestron's RoomView Monitor, manage and control every room and every device including AV, lighting, thermostats, shades and screens from any PC. RoomView offers both real-time PC and cross-platform browser-based clients - running simultaneously. RoomView offers a fully customizable and user-defined interface for simple "at-a-glance" view of the control system with point-and-click control.
	Most Innovative Equipment Rack or Mounting Solution: Middle Atlantic's ASR Series Slide Out and Rotating Shelving System The new ASR Series Slide Out & Rotating Shelving System is designed to provide integrators with a professional-grade, quick-to-install mounting solution for smaller systems mounted in cabinets and lecterns. The new ASR Series can pull out and rotate up to 360 degrees affording installers easy access to rear equipment connections.
	Most Innovative Install-Grade Video Projector: NEC' NP4000 High Performance Installation Projector The 5000 ANSI lumen, XGA-native NP4000 delivers extreme reliability in applications ranging from command and control centers to training facilities to lecture halls. Its full line of optional lenses feature power horizontal and vertical lens shift for flexible placement anywhere from 2.6 feet to 283 feet from the screen.
	Most Innovative Loudspeaker For Commercial Installation: JBL Professional's Venue Performance (VP) Series JBL Professional's Venue Performance (VP) Series powered loudspeaker systems with JBL DrivePack technology are for installation in commercial venues requiring high output and low distortion. JBL's exclusive, lightweight Differential Drive(r) cone transducers and new 2452H-SL neodymium-magnet compression driver ensure premium sound. HiQnet networking for remote control/monitoring.
	Most Innovative Microphone: Shure's KSM9 KSM9 microphones capture vocal subtlety with extraordinary detail to deliver clear articulation, functional flexibility and precise vocal reproduction for live performance. KSM9 microphones offer exceptional consistency across all frequencies, providing more gain before feedback, while decreasing proximity effect. KSM9 microphones are built to Shure's exacting endurance standards, renowned worldwide and proven night after night, center stage.
	Most Innovative Power Conditioner or Surge Protecting Product: APC's AV S20 Power Conditioner with Battery Backup The S20 is the first high performance audio-video power conditioner with battery backup that can be monitored and managed via a web browser or serial port. Designed for the custom design and installation market, this 1250W unit provides surge protection, isolated noise filtering, voltage regulation and pure sine wave battery backup.
	Most Innovative Product For Multimedia Delivery Over an IP Network: NetStreams' DigiLinX DigiLinX is world's first completely IP-based multi-room audio/video distribution system. Offers complete synchronization of audio and video to multiple rooms; permits seamless integration w/other systems - PCs, lighting, HAVC, security, and more. Simple installation and operation in open source architecture; no extensive programming like other analog-based systems.
	Most Innovative Projection Screen: Da-Lite's Polacoat Wide Angle High Resolution Optical Coatings Da-Lite's new Polacoat Wide Angle coatings have been introduced to meet the ever-increasing demands placed upon today's visual display systems. The extremely wide half angle of these coatings, up to 72 degrees, make them ideal for wider format projection.
	Most Innovative Video Emissive Small, Medium, and Large Display Systems: Sanyo's 42LM4WPN Weatherproof LCD TV The 42LM4WPN boasts the IP56 weather resistance approval and an anti-reflective, tamper-resistant glass displaying its consistently crisp HD signals, even when tormented with water. Sanyo's Weatherproof LCD integrates HDMI inputs, which is HDCP compliant, as well as a host of other inputs located on the rear of this rugged, yet lightweight aluminum framed beauty. Optional network capability is also available.
	Most Innovative Video Processing or Distribution Product: Crestron's MPS Series Stand-alone presentation systems integrating an Ethernet control system, multimedia switcher, amplifier, balanced audio with professional DSP, mic inputs, discrete touchpanel preview out and QuickMedia signal routing and processing. QuickMedia displays all signals in their native resolutions without scaling. MPS features out-of-the-box functionality with front panel control; plug-and-play connectivity with Crestron interfaces; and links to RoomView remote management software.
	Most Innovative Video Switching Product: AMX's Endeleo UDM-1604 Multi-Format Distribution Hub The UDM-1604 switches VGA, component, composite and s-video, plus digital or stereo audio, power, bi-directional control and RS-232 over a single Cat5/Cat5e or Cat6 cable. It also simplifies display management and media distribution with distance support up 1,000 ft., an on-board web-browser, scheduling engine, and IR control of input devices.
	Most Innovative Wire, Cabling, Connector Product: Analog Way's DVI Copper Cable The active DVI-D 230ft long copper cable is self powered, and is fitted with an embedded equalizer; it accepts high resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz and 1600x1200@60Hz. A perfect tool for long distance connections, between computer sources and digital displays.

About InfoComm International

InfoComm International is the international trade association of the professional audiovisual and information communications industries. Established in 1939, InfoComm has 4,200 members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, end-users and multimedia professionals from more than 70 countries. InfoComm International is the leading resource for AV market research and news. Its training and education programs, along with its separately administered Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)® and corporately administered Certified Audiovisual Solutions Provider (CAVSP) company credentials, set a standard of excellence for AV professionals. InfoComm International is the founder of InfoComm, the largest annual conference and exhibition for AV buyers and sellers worldwide. InfoComm also co-sponsors the Integrated Systems shows in Europe and Russia and the InfoComm Asia show incorporating Integrated Systems China and Asia. Additional information is available at www.infocomm.org.

About SCN

SCN is a magazine dedicated to advancing the business of sound, video & electronic systems. SCN and its sister magazine, Rental & Staging Systems magazine, and parent company NewBay Media are the official publishers of the InfoComm Show Daily, the onsite magazine of InfoComm 07.