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Progressive Georgia Schools Get AV Upgrade from dB Audio & Video

dB Audio & Video provided an upgrade for the AV systems at the Da Vinci Academy and the Academies of Discovery in Gainesville, GA.

Progressive Georgia Schools Get AV Upgrade from dB Audio & Video

GAINESVILLE, GA — The Da Vinci Academy and the Academies of Discovery, two schools noted for a progressive approach to education, share the same building in this Atlanta suburb. dB Audio & Video provided an upgrade for the AV system. The system includes a video wall composed of Samsung’s ultra-thin bezel UD55A HDTV system in a black box-type theatre; an all-LED Elation EAR495 theatrical lighting system; and, for the classroom, a 65-inch Samsung ME65B with touch screen overlay and two “input stations,” one for the student and one at the teacher’s desk.

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A.C.T Lighting Announces Leadership Changes

LOS ANGELES – A.C.T Lighting, an importer and distributor of lighting products, has announced title changes and a promotion among its top tier leadership.  Effective June 1 President and CEO Bob Gordon assumes chairman and CEO duties.  At the same time Ben Saltzman will be named president and COO.

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Grif Palmer

Grif Palmer Joins Martin Professional

SUNRISE, FL – Industry professional Grif Palmer is joining Martin Professional, Inc. as business area manager, Rental – US. Palmer brings to Martin a wealth of knowledge and industry experience, having worked as VP of Sales for High End Systems, Regional Sales Manager for Barco and, most recently, as VP of sales for LED Source.

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Il Divo

HSL Supplies Il Divo’s Arena Tour

BLACKBURN, UK – Blackburn based lighting and visuals specialist HSL supplied lighting, LED screen, a Kinesys automation system and crew to the UK and European arena legs of international vocal group Il Divo’s ‘Greatest hits’ tour, following on from their successful collaboration last year.

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Kenny Kahn

Global Truss Appoints Kenneth Kahn as President

LOS ANGELES – Truss manufacturer Global Truss America has named Kenneth Kahn president of the company, which sells products in North America under the DuraTruss and Global Truss brands. Kahn has been with the company since its inception in 2000 and has played a key role in building it into a major supplier of trussing and accessories.

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Pink

Sharpys, Chromlech Elidy LEDs Help Pink Reveal Truth About Love

LOS ANGELES – Pink’s The Truth About Love world tour is underway with Clay Paky Sharpys and Chromlech Elidy LEDs accompanying the pop star on more than 130 show dates in North America, Europe and Australia.  LD Baz Halpin has placed 100 Sharpys all over the set, while 40 Elidy LEDs are used on the downstage truss as audience blinders and for dynamic effects.

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Epson PowerLite 4000 Series

Epson Introduces PowerLite 4000 Series Installation Projectors

LONG BEACH, CA – Epson has introduced the PowerLite 4000 Series installation projectors for a wide range of venues. Whether for a conference room, school auditorium, house of worship, sports bar, or home theater, the PowerLite 4650, 4750W and 4855WU projectors deliver color brightness and vivid images in full HD resolution. Advanced features include Faroudja DCDi video processing, a centered lens design, up to two times optical zoom, and lens shift for flexible installation.

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Vaddio Launches IP Video Streaming Support for ClearVIEW HD-USB Cameras

MINNETONKA, MN – Vaddio, a manufacturer of robotic PTZ cameras and camera control systems, announces a major software update to the ClearVIEW HD-USB PTZ camera. In addition to the current USB streaming, version 2.0 allows for IP HD video streaming and remote PTZ camera control through the Ethernet network interface. Integrators now have the design flexibility to choose between USB or network streaming, all in one device.

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Martin MAC Viper Wash DX

Martin MAC Viper Wash, Viper Wash DX

AARHUS, Denmark – The MAC Viper Wash and MAC Viper Wash DX with internal framing both feature the same compact form, speed, light quality and colors of the MAC Viper Family and use the same 1000 W HID source. The Wash DX version houses an internal framing system that enables designers to shape and control light projection onto stages, performers, scenery, scrims or any set element with great precision. The internal framing system makes it an automated substitute for a conventional daylight Fresnel fixture.

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