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Littlite gooseneck task lights have been a standard of the en-tertainment technology industry for more than three decades.First conceived as a sound and lighting console mountedwork light, Littlite has continued to expand on the concept

of a high-quality, compact gooseneck tasklight and today offers more than 300 varia-tions of task lights and accessories.

Featured at InfoComm12 are the LWSeries desk lights, the LCR utility lightsand the new FDB Flat Display Bracket.

The Littlite LW Series desk lights areavailable in LED or 5-Watt halogen mod-els with a choice of 12 inch or 18 inch

Company offers a broad range of customer-inspired so-lutions—built on reliable products, key partnerships andvertical market expertise

Panasonic, a leader in delivering technology solutionsfor government, enterprise, education, hospitality andSMB markets, announced in January 2012 that it hadgone through an extensive corporate restructuring inNorth America to focus on three core areas of

expertise: consumer

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Would you roller skate without wheels? Skydive without a parachute? No more than you should videoconference without videolight!

Brightline Partner, Sam Cercone, explains, “lighting increasesunderstanding during videoconferences by protecting contentvisualization and encouraging participation. Every elementin an integrated videoconference environment is enhanced

though proper lighting, from thecamera image to the audio.”

Yes, we do hear betterwhen we see better!


Littlite Gooseneck Task LightsAnd Accessories

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June 13, 2012

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Capitol, the leading consumer electronics distributionsource for light commercial contractors, residential sys-tems specialists, retailers and premium incentive resellers,is taking center stage at InfoComm 2012 with the prod-ucts and know-how to support the business needs of pro-fessional systems contractors of all stripes in thecontinually growing professional audio/video market.

Serving a diversity of electronics resellers and con-tractors, Capitol is in a unique position to help facilitatethe cross channel migration and expansion of many of

today’s forward think-ing contractors. “We seeInfoComm as the best

Capitol Is Ready For Center StageAt InfoComm 2012


Brightline Introducing New Products At InfoComm 2012

Projector Pioneer Casio Believes Projection Is BetterWhen It Is Lamp-Free

DOVER, N.J. (JUNE 13, 2012) — While our nation hasexperienced some positive growth after one of the worsteconomic times in our country’s history, the economy isstill in a fragile state. Both the private and public sectorsare continuing to look for ways to save. Often, AV profes-

sionals are forced to seekcomprehensive solutionsthat drive efficiency,


Casio Maintains Leadership Role With Full Line Of Lamp-Free Projectors


Panasonic Aligns To DeliverComprehensive Suite Of Solutions For Businesses Across Variety Of Industries

I-Caption Series 4: Automationto Accessibility see page 18, Booth #C9222

Optiforms Inc. Returns With New Products see page 28, Booth #N569

Draper Reimagines ProjectionScreen Surfaces see page 23, Booth #C8319

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LAS VEGAS — New 3M Smart Penprovides a compact, easily-tethered de-sign for users of popular capacitive smart

phones and mobile devices - 3M TouchSystems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiaryof 3M, announced the U.S. availability of

the 3M Smart Pen, 300 Series, a uniquelydesigned input device finely-tuned foruse with popular capacitive touchscreendevices, including the Apple iPhone, iPadand iPod touch. The 300 Series pen isideal for mobile devices by offering acompact‚ easily-tethered design that

3M Introduces Touch Pen For Mobile Communicators

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OSRAM P-VIP projection lamps are highpressure discharge lamps used in videoprojectors and rear projection televisions.Their design has been specifically devel-oped for projection purposes to deliverthe highest quality image possible. P-VIPlamps provide an extremely high level ofluminance, the essential prerequisite forhigh-performance devices. They are oneof the original manufacturers of projec-tion lamps, with over 100 years of expe-rience. They are backed by innovativeR&D and advanced quality checks thatensure superior light output, longer oper-ating life, very low loss of light outputduring lamp life and uniform light distri-bution. No one knows this technologybetter than OSRAM—and it shows.

P-VIP lamps are perfectly matchedto the system design of the projector, e.g.the cooling set-ups, driving modules and

ignition parameters. They are the safe, re-liable and cost effective lamp choice. TheP-VIP product line is continually expand-ing and updated, thus offering a great va-riety of lamp types that can cover thewidest range of projectors and TVs.

Some of the features of the OSRAM



P-VIP lamps include:• Superior light output which maximizesimage quality• Uniform light distribution which pro-vides a clear, even image from top to bot-tom and left to right enhancing viewersatisfaction• Long lamp life which provides years oftrouble free operation, minimizing lampchange-outs which reduces maintenancecosts• Quality second to none, ensures the high-est reliability throughout the life of the lamp• Broad range of products to meet all yourprojection requirements• OEM specified, they are specifically de-signed for each make and model

So take advantage of their ever-expandingrange of P-VIP front and rear projectionlamps and profit from one of the highestluminance levels in the industry. To learnmore information on OSRAM P-VIPlamps go to www.sylvania.com/PVIP, e-mail us at [email protected] stop by Booth #C5136 at InfoComm.

Contemporary Research is excited tospotlight three products at this year’s2012 InfoComm Conference in LasVegas.

The first is the Contemporary Re-search ATSC+SDI. It is the first HDTVtuner to feature an integrated HD-SDIoutput. A universal tuner, theATSC+SDI receives cable, off-air, ana-log, QAM and ATSC channels. Con-

trollable via USB, IP, Web page, RS-232 and IR, the tuner also includesComponent and Composite video aswell as embedded SDI, stereo and dig-ital audio.

Next up is the Contemporary Re-search QDA4-45. This product is anamplified RF combiner that can switchbetween one or four inputs, with ad-justable 0-30 dBmV gain for up to 45dBmV level output. Designed forQMOD HDTV applications, theQDA4-45 can receive an RF feed fromQMOD modulators or QCA9-33 Ac-tive Combiners.

Finally, there is the new Contem-porary Research 232-Amp+ StereoMixer/Amplifier. It increases power to32/40W RMS, and is now rated forplenum installation. This versatile RS-232 controlled Class D amp features astereo line-level display/projectoraudio input and two mono aux inputs,and outputs stereo sound at 32 WattsRMS at 8 ohms or 40W at 4 ohms.

For more information, call 888-972-2728, visit www.crwww.com,email [email protected], or stop byBooth #C6810.

Contemporary Research Introducing Three Products For EntertainmentAt This Year’s ShowRICHMOND, Va. — For years, Jeff

Autor of Houston, Texas dreamed of hav-ing a state of the art home theater. Aftersome careful planning and in-depth re-search, he was able to construct the view-ing room of his dreams with acousticaltreatment from Acoustical Solutions, Inc.

“My home theater journey finallybegan in 2008, when I decided to bite thebullet and build a new home,” said Autor,“after doing a lot of searching and pric-ing, it became clear that if I wanted a ded-icated theater, I was going to have tobuild new and custom.”

Attention was paid to every detail ofthe space. With a project of this scale,everything from the color palette andwoodwork to the sound system and seat-ing had to be as Autor imagined it. If hewas going to finally make this dream the-ater a reality, he wanted to do it right.

Autor knew that he would have to dosome level of soundproofing to keepfrom disturbing other areas of the houseor neighborhood. The 16 foot x 22 footunfinished space, would also need noisecontrol for optimum sound quality insidethe theater.

When Autor looked for acousticaltreatment, he did a lot of shoppingaround. He wanted the products to

improve acoustics and look great with thedesign he had in mind: “as part of the de-sign and color selection…and havingseen the SoundSuede at an installation, Ireally liked that look. Perhaps it’s thecommercial look and feel of the fabricpatterns that sent me in that direction.”

Acoustical Solutions ArchitecturalSales Representative Aaron Duncan wasfirst acquainted with Jeff Autor at a tradeshow, the CEDIA EXPO, in Indianapolis.

“Roaming the show floor at CEDIAhelped a lot,” said Autor, “I took mythoughts to the vendors’ booths. The guysat Acoustical Solutions (Aaron Duncan)were very helpful, took a look at theplans, offered some advice, and sent mesamples of both the fabrics and the edgefinishes. After some comparison shop-ping, that’s who I went with.”

Autor used 1 inch thick SoundSuedefabric wrapped acoustical panels in thecolor Cordovan from Acoustical Solu-tions to cover upper and lower levels ofhis theater walls. SoundSuede panelshave a noise reduction coefficient of upto 1.15, meaning that they absorb virtu-ally all sound waves reaching the paneleliminating the chance of reverberation

ASI’s Acoustic Wall Panels Complete A Dream Home TheaterFour Years In The Making

OSRAM P-VIP Lamps: So BrightEven The Sun Gets Jealous


Net Profit Increases 94 percent Year-over-Year

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple announcedfinancial results for its fiscal 2012 secondquarter ended March 31, 2012. The Com-pany posted quarterly revenue of $39.2billion and quarterly net profit of $11.6billion, or $12.30 per diluted share. Theseresults compare to revenue of $24.7 bil-lion and net profit of $6.0 billion, or$6.40 per diluted share, in the year-agoquarter. Gross margin was 47.4 percentcompared to 41.4 percent in the year-agoquarter. International sales accounted for64 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

The Company sold 35.1 millioniPhones in the quarter, representing 88 per-cent unit growth over the year-ago quarter.Apple sold 11.8 million iPads during the

quarter, a 151 percent unit increase over theyear-ago quarter. The Company sold 4 mil-lion Macs during the quarter, a 7 percentunit increase over the year-ago quarter.Apple sold 7.7 million iPods, a 15 percentunit decline from the year-ago quarter.

“We’re thrilled with sales of over 35million iPhones and almost 12 millioniPads in the March quarter,” said TimCook, Apple’s CEO. “The new iPad is offto a great start, and across the year you’regoing to see a lot more of the kind of in-novation that only Apple can deliver.”

“Our record March quarter resultsdrove $14 billion in cash flow from op-erations,” said Peter Oppenheimer,Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to thethird fiscal quarter, we expect revenue ofabout $34 billion and diluted earnings pershare of about $8.68.”

Apple Reports Second Quarter Results Record March Quarter SalesOf iPhones, iPads And Macs

gooseneck lengths. These lights use amodified cast weighted base (CWB) witha built in dimmer, flush mounted powersupply connector and a full bottom plate.

Littlite LCR Utility Lights are alsoavailable in LED and halogen modelswith 12 inch or 18 inch goosenecks at-tached to a small mounting plate with abuilt-in on/off switch. The LCR is de-signed for quick, easy installation forhardwiring to a 12 VDC power source.

The FDB Flat Display Bracketmounts any Littlite lampset to the back of

most flat screen panels. The bracket ac-commodates standard 7 millimeter to 10millimeter mounting holes and workswith standard VESA mounts providing atask light without using valuable work-space. The FDB will also mount on stan-dard rack rail, mobile computer mountsand works as a universal Littlite mount-ing bracket.

Littlites are utilized all over theworld in a wide variety of applications

ranging from vehicle task lights, marinechart lights, control room lighting, elec-tronic equipment rack lighting, militaryTAC case and specialty vehicle lighting,lectern lighting, medical equipment andcommercial casework lighting.

The Littlite ‘system’ of products canbe integrated into any application requiringa 12-volt task light. Littlite manufactures awide range of lamp sets and task light as-semblies that can be easily installed orcombined with one of their mounting ac-cessories. Additionally they offer many oftheir components separately for integrationinto customized products and devices.

Littlite was one of the first task light

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manufacturers to integrate LED technol-ogy into a usable task light. Their originalstandard LED lamp sets utilize a uniquecircuit board array to provide a choice ora red or while light output in a single fix-ture. LED technology has enabled themto work with various customers to createcustom lighting solutions such as theNight Vision Green light developed formilitary applications.

Littlite Gooseneck Task Lights aredesigned and manufactured in Hamburg,Mich.

For more information, call 888-548-8548, visit www.littlite.com or stop byBooth #C4726.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Attero Tech (www.atterotech.com) is now shippingthe new DialogBox 4/2 Net-worked Auto Mixer. TheDialogBox 4/2 Mixer is the latest addi-tion to a growing line of cost-effectiveautomatic mixers for applications incourtrooms, conference rooms, houses ofworship and as audio input/output forlarger networked AV systems.

The DialogBox 4/2 includes fourmic/line level analog inputs with switch-able gain and phantom power, and two linelevel analog balanced outputs. In addition,the DialogBox 4/2 accepts up to 4 channelfrom any CobraNet network, and can out-put 2 channels back to the network. In ad-dition to a robust level proportionalautomixing algorithm, the DialogBox 4/2features DSP audio processing on all inputsand outputs, as well as a full matrix mixerthat includes both analog and network in-puts and outputs. Programmable logic in-puts allow simple control of muting inputs,outputs, or combinations of both. The Di-alogBox 4/2 can be powered from standard

802.3af PoE power, or anexternal 12VDC powersupply. The DialogBox 4/2can be set up using AtteroTech’s intuitive Control

Center application, freely downloadablefrom the Attero Tech web site.

Attero Tech will show the Dialog-Box 4/2 at Booth #B11939 at InfoCommin Las Vegas, June 13-15, 2012.

About Attero Tech, LLCAttero Tech (www.atterotech.com) is aleading provider of CobraNet® audio in-terfaces. Attero Tech solutions help AVsystems integrators reduce cost, improveaudio quality, future proof systems andmeet their most unique design require-ments. Leveraging their deep backgroundin CobraNet and audio theory, AtteroTech engineers have developed out-of-the-box solutions for virtually any Co-braNet connection scenario. If there is aneed, Attero Tech has the solution.

For more information, call 260-496-9668, visit www.atterotech.com or stopby Booth #B11939.

Attero Tech Ships The New DialogBox 4/2

After 24 years serving the AV business,Starin as a company has transformedfrom a rep firm to defining a completesupply partner, under the direction of itsfounder, Jim Starin. Starin has workedhis entire 37 year career in a capacity ofnot only a source of equipment knowl-edge, but a trusted business advisor. Hisvalues and methods are apparent in aunique organization full of change agentsand service minded individuals.

Q: What is it that differentiates Starinfrom the many sources for AV products?

A: Starin is effectively a system compo-nent supplier support system. We thinkbeyond the product itself. We know howour components suit applications and

work. With a 360 degree view, we workto be a resource at every point of the in-tegrator’s project lifecycle and for thatmatter the on-going service to their endclient. This past year saw the reorganiza-tion of our sales support resources to notonly provide the field rep engagementwe’ve been known for at the integrator’splace of business. We added ChannelSales managers who offer specific appli-cation assistance, Technical MarketingEngineer with CTS-D level guidance forconsultants & designers, along with SalesAdministrators that proactively keep in-tegrators informed. It is not unusual thatwe are having dozens of GoToMeetingweb trainings or just quick huddles every

Starin, Taking Care Of More ThanYour AV Supply Needs

Countryman Associates,Inc., the leading innova-tor of high-quality, minia-ture microphones, ispleased to introduce theH6 Headset Microphone.Delivering exceptionalaudio quality, superiormoisture resistance, and a secure, comfortable fit, this ultra-low profile microphone makes an outstanding choicefor a variety of applications, includingtheater, broadcast, live music perform-ance and more.

Available in both omni and direc-tional versions, the new Countryman H6Headset features the same microphonecapsule that established the CountrymanE6 Omni Earset Mic as an industry fa-vorite. The new H6 provides transparent,natural sound pick-up with an extremelylow profile capsule at just 2.5 millimetersin diameter—roughly the size of a No. 2

pencil lead. With its high dy-namic range and flat 20 Hzto 20 kHz frequency re-sponse, the new H6 is per-fect for a wide range ofapplications.

As anyone who’s everworn a headset microphone

will attest, a secure, comfortable fit thatisn’t distracting is crucial for perform-ance and presentation. In this regard, thenew H6 Headset Microphone excels.The microphone employs a lightweightadjustable headframe that stays perfectlyin place. Available in four colors—lightbeige, tan, cocoa and black—to match awide range of skin tones, the H6 blendsseamlessly and is virtually invisiblewhen worn.

When working under the hot lightsof a theatrical or broadcast environment,

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Introducing The New H6 Headset Microphone FromCountryman Associates Inc.

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lower costs, streamline workflow and in-tegrate seamlessly into daily activities.

In response to the rapidly changingeconomic environment, Casio America,Inc., a leader in the digital projectionspace, developed the world’s firstLASER & LED, lamp-free portfolio ofprojectors. Casio’s revolutionary LASER& LED Hybrid Light Source, now in itssecond generation, combines a laser, afluorescent element and LEDs to gener-ate high brightness, while eliminating theneed for expensive projection lamps thatoften need replacement. Without mercurylamps, Casio’s LASER & LED HybridLight Source allows users to reduce costsand count on a 20,000 hour estimated lifespan. On average, users will save hun-dreds of dollars after approximately6,000 hours of use compared to tradi-tional mercury lamps.

“The Total Cost of Ownership,

which is the sum of all costs related totechnology, is reduced based on ourlamp-free technology,” said Matt Musta-chio, general manager of Casio’s Busi-ness Projector Division. “Thistechnology, along with high brightness,quick response, dynamic features and anewly extended five year/10,000 hourwarranty make Casio’s projectors the go-to solution for any organization lookingto reduce operation and maintenancecosts, while simultaneously keeping upwith new environmental standards.”

Casio’s commitment to the projec-tion industry is displayed through its fullline of projectors including portable,multi-purpose, high brightness and shortthrow units that are equipped with a va-riety of features fit for a multitude of en-vironments. Casio’s projectors are alsoequipped with capabilities that will illu-minate any room and aid in the creationof lively presentations. Other features in-clude energy-saving modes, computer,HDMI and video inputs and the ability to

display 3D content from a 3D capablecomputer. USB models incorporateLAN/wireless connectivity, MobiShow,Crestron Roomview control and selectmodels are Interactive WhiteBoard ready.

“Currently, we have the largest as-sortment of LASER & LED projectors onthe market,” said Mustachio. “Since theinception of Casio’s lamp-free projectorsin 2010, school districts across the UnitedStates have been integrating Casio’s tech-nology. We pride ourselves in offering acomprehensive solution for AV profes-sionals and educators and are extremelyproud of the progress we have made inthe industry. We will continue to be thepioneers of lamp-free technology.”

Since introducing the Hybrid lightsource, Casio’s market share within thelamp-free projector category has in-creased by 250 percent over the past twoyears. The LASER & LED Hybrid LightSource will continue to serve as the driv-ing force behind Casio’s projectors.Casio continues to be innovators within

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this sector looking to expand its lineupthrough the development of additionalprojectors with a next generation LASER& LED Hybrid Light Source.

For additional information regardingCasio’s projectors, please visit www.casioprojector.com or stop by Booth#C5020.

About Casio America, Inc.Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is theU.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co.,Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’sleading manufacturers of consumer elec-tronics and business equipment solutions.Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc.markets calculators, keyboards, digitalcameras, mobile presentation devices, disctitle and label printers, watches, cash reg-isters and other consumer electronic prod-ucts. Casio has strived to fulfill itscorporate creed of “creativity and contri-bution” through the introduction of inno-vative and imaginative products. For moreinformation, visit www.casiousa.com.

telescopes to fit almost any hand, fromchildren to adults. Its compatibility withmultiple products and ergonomic andstylish design make the 3M Smart Pen avaluable companion for active users of mobile touch devices currently inthe market.

The 3M Smart Pen, 300 Series isavailable in black and grey, has a telescop-ing handle for ease of use and a detachablelid that attaches to the speaker jack of aportable device. The pen has an ergonomic

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industrial design, giving it a natural, com-fortable fit for both small and large hands.Activating with only a light touch, thepen’s unique anti-stiction properties let thepen glide smoothly across surfaces withgreater precision than a finger and reducesfingerprints on the screen.

“3M Touch Systems’ expertise intouchscreen technology gives us theknowledge and ability to create relevantaccessories that further maximize thevalue of this technology,” said ChrisTsourides, global sales manager, 3MTouch Systems. “The 3M Smart Pen isone of the most accurate and high-quality

capacitive touch pens on the market andwe are excited to see how users will en-able new and unique ways to use thistechnology on their touchscreen devices.”

The 300 Series pen is available in theU.S. market through Amazon.com for$18.99. For more information on the 3MSmart Pen, visit www.3M.com/smartpen.

3M Touch Systems provides innova-tive touchscreen technology products tocustomers worldwide under the “3M”and “MicroTouch” brands. Popular sin-gle-touch and multi-touch applicationsinclude casino gaming, foodservice, hos-pitality, industrial, interactive digital sig-

nage, healthcare, retail point of sale andself-service. For more information about3M and MicroTouch products, visitwww.3M.com/touch01. For an overviewof popular touch technologies and termi-nology, visit www.touchtopics.com.

About 3M Touch Systems Inc. 3M Touch Systems Inc., a wholly-ownedsubsidiary of 3M and provider of innova-tive touchscreen solutions, operates glob-ally and reports through 3M Electro andCommunications Business, headquarteredin Austin, Texas. For more information,visit www.3M.com/touch.

perspiration can wreak havoc on the per-formance of miniature microphones. Notso with the H6. The H6 provides excel-lent moisture resistance: the entire head-set can be placed underwater withoutbeing damaged. Further reinforcing thismicrophone’s first-rate water resistantperformance is the fact that the micro-phone’s cable detaches at the headset andemploys a new double-sealed watertightconnector.

The H6 Headset Microphone’s cablecarries additional benefits—key amongthem is its strength. The slim, 1.2 mil-limeter cable offers a break strength ex-ceeding 44 pounds. (20 kilograms)—anattribute that is certain to be appreciatedby theatrical performers who frequentlychange costumes and frequently ‘pull’ thecable up from underneath wardrobe. Thisinterchangeable cable is also the interfaceto a myriad of wireless microphone sys-tems. Switching among different wirelesstransmitter packs is as easy as swappinga cable. The new H6 and its various ca-

bles interface to nearly all wireless trans-mitters, digital recorders or XLR mic in-puts with phantom power.

Chris Countryman, President ofCountryman Associates, commented onthe company’s new H6 Headset Micro-phone, “The new H6 delivers exceptionalaudio quality, rugged build quality, supe-rior fit for comfortable, distraction-freeperformance and the ability to interfacewith a wide range of wireless equipment.It’s available in both omni and directionalversions, with the directional version pro-viding a tight polar pattern for excellent

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isolation from ambient noise and feedback.With superior moisture resistance and itsability to be all but invisible when worn,I’m confident this microphone will findmany a home with broadcasters, theatricalgroups, houses of worship, theme parksand more.”

The new Countryman H6 HeadsetMicrophone carries a MSRP of $670(Omni version) and $720 (Directionalversion).

For more information, call 650-364-9988, visit www.countryman.com/H6 orstop by Booth #C10736.

week helping integrators on specific in-terests. We have found people do notwant information, until they need it andwe’ve geared our resources to do that.The bottom line is we know our valuedintegrators have a multitude ofchoices…from buying direct from amanufacturer to AV and now IT distrib-utors. We want to provide a value.Things like being the first distributor tohave the new AV IQ from InfoComm in-tegrated into our platform will help usall get smarter and faster. It’s being in-troduced in our Booth #C6023.

Q: Please tell us about the key productor program initiatives.

A: Wow! Oh that’s an exclamation anda solution. Wireless AV is a major ini-tiative for us, as we believe it is for theindustry. Our partners have become AV-Over-IT integrators and are into theUnified Communications convergence,as well as effective in room collabora-tion. Barco, known for high-end spe-cialty product, selected us to developthe market for their first broad marketsolution, ClickShare. As wireless AV, itprovides a much more productivemeans for clients to collaborate. It is in-genious in its simplicity and elegance.

Wow Vision gets into wireless interac-tivity with an expanded set of featuresnow and a new point of entry. Revolabs,Sony, CAD, Telex and AV Essentials(formerly Gentner ALS) round out ourwireless audio offer. Did I mention ourBooth number is C6023?

Q: What have been your company’schallenges?

A: In addition to our sales support re-sources, our Customer Service Repsreact to the immediate needs as peopleinquire. They are trained professionals.At times the support our customers needhas been overwhelming…a problem of

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growth. I am happy we have continuedto adjust, to add to our Customer Serviceteam. We expect our integrators will no-tice the increased Starin sense of ur-gency and attention to their needs.Otherwise, we share the same challengeof our partners; to prove how AV com-munications can meaningfully impactand improve an organization. Withstrong business cases, methods to tech-nology adoption and being a significantpart of the Learning Organization andCommunications Ecosystem, we all willgo from surviving to thriving. And youcan guess we’re ready to talk about howwe can do that together in Booth#C6023.


Audio veteran, Mathias von Heydekampf,owner and manufacturer of myMix up-dates us on the evolution of myMix andthe exciting new addition to the family.

Q: The myMix personal monitoring andrecording system is now at its third In-foComm Show. What can you say aftertwo years of market experience?

A: MyMix has seen a tremendous growthrate over the past couple years because itsets a new standard in personal monitormixers. We listened to customer needs,helped establish a new market categoryand developed real-world solutions. As aresult, myMix has become a leader. Thepraise for myMix is very consistent andconfirms exactly what we wanted toachieve with this product: amazing

sound, ease of use; versatility of using itas a stand-alone or integrating it into anexisting system; its scalability of systemsize, the ability to record and play backin multi-track—myMix really does offerTOTAL CONTROL on so many differentlevels. Any musician, at any performinglevel, benefits from myMix. Everyoneperforms better because no one is fight-ing for audio space.

The audio quality of myMix simplyamazes people every time they try it. Toour knowledge, we are the only companythat offers integrated stereo effects for athree-dimensional sound image. Whenyou listen through in-ear monitors, youneed effects: tone control and panning inorder to get the sound right. There is sim-ply no listening fatigue with myMix. You

cannot achieve this kind ofsound by controlling an auxsend from the consolethrough a wireless app. Thesuccess of myMix is in thedetails, and we paid veryclose attention to the details,which is why music schools,HOW, live bands and per-forming arts facilities arechoosing myMix. It really does raise thebar for everybody else.

Q: This InfoComm you are launch-ing myMix Control, a remote controlfor your personal monitor mixingsystem. Isn’t that a contradiction tosome degree?

A: Not at all. We heard from biggerinstallations that they needed the abil-ity to control entire systems from oneaccess point. Engineers from produc-tion companies and theaters were ask-ing for a solution to configure andback up complete system settings.(We have some performing facilitieswith more than 70 units.) We

von Heydekampf Pushes For Control With New myMix Remote Control Software

responded with myMixControl, which allowsengineers wired or wire-less remote control of theentire myMix systemfrom wherever he/shelogs in. myMix Controluses a web browser-based interface to logonto a myMix system

through an Ethernet connection orwireless device and allows configura-tion, lock-out and editing of all param-eters within a myMix set up. Engineerscould already listen to the individualmixes—now they can log on, checkand tweak the mix if one of their per-formers or musicians needs support.

We are at the point where we can saymyMix has evolved into a highly re-garded professional audio tool. Every-thing it does serves a purpose and addsvalue to the musical experience. For amore in-depth look at myMix and thetotal control it offers, visit us at Booth #C12332 or go to www.mymixaudio.com.

First time exhibitor DC Connect (Booth#N877) comes to infoComm2012 with aunique interactive technology called‘[i]cells.’ [i]cells are a ‘no touch’ gestureand proximity activated interface. Theyare used in display interactives with a va-riety of content and can be programmedto have a variety of behaviors. The tech-nology gets the user out of the monitorframe of a touch screen and into a humanscale interface they can explore, browseand control at their own pace and wheretheir interest leads them.

How It WorksThe approximate 6 inch x 6 inch celltiles light up when triggered by thewave of a hand, responding to electro-

static sensitivity and sends a signal to aPC. The sensing technology allows thecells to be placed behind a variety ofsurfaces such as fabric, acrylic or glassand still be able to activate. A graphicis printed or mounted on these translu-cent surfaces to help guide the userthrough the content.

The signal sent to the computer startsa programmed function tied to that par-ticular cell; such as the playing of avideo. Other functions can include theplaying of an image with a separatesound file, a lone image, a lone sound, acombination image first then video, aswell as other possible functions. The usercould leave the current content or inter-rupt playback by activating any other cell

thereby jumping over to differ-ent content immediately.

Content files are usuallyJPEGs and MOVs. Since theyare simple to create in somebasic authoring software, itgives the system owner controlover their content. To replaceit, only a basic understandingof how to rename files in Windows; ‘dragand drop;’ overwrite files and other basicfile management skills are needed.

ApplicationsDC Connect offers a variety of products intheir [i]connect line in addition to customconfigurations. Two of these are the [i]con-nect KIOSK and [i]connect DISPLAY.

The KIOSK is an 8 cell all-in-oneunit, ideal for both permanent and travel-ing exhibits. It is a 93 inch x 39 inch alu-minum frame with a custom-printedfabric face and is only 3 inches thick.

The DISPLAY is a 12 cell all-in-one unit built into a 40 inch x 30 inch x5 inch cabinet that is mounted to a wall.It has a glass or acrylic face with a rearapplied graphic.

First Time Exhibitor DC Connect Introduces InfoComm To [i]cell Technology—A Hands Off Gesture Interface

“Our complete line of[i]connect products, theKIOSK being our most pop-ular, answers a growing de-mand for all-in-oneinteractive displays,” saysJohn Moyik, President ofDC Connect. “With [i]con-nect, [i]cell technology is

available in accessible configurationswhile still featuring the same robust,no-touch and intuitive use characteris-tics that have made [i]cells in our cus-tom installs one of the best choices forinteractive experiences. KIOSKs andDISPLAYs have been deployed forSouthern California Edison, 99s Mu-seum of Women Pilots, ComcastNBCUniversal, Carmel and RanchoCucamonga Public Libraries.”

About DC ConnectDC Connect is a NYC based companythat specifically develops [i]cell technol-ogy systems for interactive displays.

For more information, call 212-792-2946, visit www.d-c-connect.com/i-cellor stop by Booth #N877.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — StarLeaf an-nounces a new cloud based video and voiceservice that delivers anyone-to-everyoneconnectivity for all StarLeaf telepresencesystems and standards-based video confer-encing equipment. With monthly paymentplans starting from as little as $99, the serv-ice provides a highly reliable, completelysecure and extremely low cost face-to-facemeeting environment. The cloud service is

combined with the StarLeaf product port-folio, to offer organizations all the benefitsof an easy-to-use and easy-to-deploy col-laboration solution.

Video has always been expensive to de-ploy and hard to use. Our customers love whatwe’ve done to make video an intuitive expe-rience but they choke on the high price thatother manufacturers charge for infrastructurethat’s necessary to make it work,” said Mark

Loney, CEO, StarLeaf. “For this reason alone,we have built a robust, reliable, secure andcost-effective cloudbased service that willmake it even easier for businesses of all sizesto benefit from video collaboration—no mat-ter where they need it deployed.”

The StarLeaf Cloud Service is a videoand voice solution that provides universalanyone-to-everyone video calling from on-premise StarLeaf endpoints and H.323 de-vices, which are registered to the StarLeafservice, to any other Internet accessiblevideo device in the world. Making it easy forusers to reach and meet anyone face-to-face.It offers users a secure, low-cost, fully man-aged collaboration environment and the fulladvantage of the StarLeaf management

StarLeaf Announces A ManagedVideo Cloud Service With NeverSeen Before Pricing

platform, without the need to purchase an on-premise StarLeaf infrastructure. StarLeafCloud Service fees range from $99 for Star-Leaf Personal Telepresence and H.323 videodevices, rising to $199 per month for theStarLeaf Group Telepresence room system.

About StarLeafStarLeaf designs and delivers a single inter-operable solution for enterprise-wide videoand voice communications. StarLeaf com-bines personal and room-based telepres-ence, a purpose built advanced managementplatform and a consistent user interface,making all video communication as easy aspicking up the phone. For a demonstrationand to learn more, visit www.starleaf.com.

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As a result, the success of videocon-ferences, their goal achievement andadoption rate is indirectly enhancedthrough proper, directional video lighting.

Now with the introduction of theVideoPlus, Brightline has combined fo-cused video light with ambient task lightin one low-profile, high-fashion, linearly-orientated fixture that can be mounted ina variety of ways within a variety of ceiling environments.

Offered in all voltages, the globalcommunity should be eager to embracethis easy-to-transport, yet durable, energy-conscious video lighting tool.

The VideoPlus is a natural devel-opment from the T-Series and Stealth-T ceiling-recessed Brightline products.

Finally, both task and video lightingneeds can be combined into a singlelight fixture with a slender, architec-tural look—simultaneously retro withits fin-like louvers that direct its light,and modern with its linear, unobtrusiveprofile.

Always the best on-air look, andnow, the best in-room look, brightlinecontinues to offer new solutions to oldproblems—providing innovative, good-looking lighting systems that keep youlooking good.

The new Micro-T is also visible inBooth #N1825.

Offering the same unique recess androtation features of the standard T-Series, theMicro-T brings big things to small spaces.

And just like standard T-Series,Micro-Ts are available with motor options so that motion and dimming

changes are combined in a single buttonpush. Simple-to-use Apps for smart de-vices create fun and efficient operatingsystems; push an icon on your iPhone andmove a light’s position to an ideal videofocused preset, then back to a flush posi-tion in the ceiling, restoring the room forgeneral meeting use.

If your AV environment has an AVprocessor, simply connect your Bright-line system to it, whether it’s AMX, Cre-stron, Extron, or Savant, a simpleRS-232 interface translates signal seam-lessly, allowing your AV controller toadjust light levels, move light positionsand recall preset cues that change bothlevel and position.

As Cercone discusses Brightline’sother new product, the BL.16, a twinkleof pride is evident. That the BL.16stands apart in the veritable sea of

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sameness surrounding escalating LEDdevelopment is attributable to Cercone’sinsightful and aggressive direction ofbrightline’s R & D toward the develop-ment of a smart, long-throw LED, fea-turing interchangeable optics andadjustable intensity control.

Styled to match the established SeriesONE look, the BL.16 packs a fo-cusable force of light into a small, stylishfixture, ideally suited to light auditoriumstages and lecterns while meeting energy-savings standards.

At InfoComm 2012, visit Bright-line at Booth #N1825 to see the Video-Plus, Micro-T, and BL.16—their firstshowing by Brightline, an Energy Starpartner of the US Environmental Pro-tection Agency. Learn more aboutBrightline’s video lighting systems atwww.brightlines.com.

opportunity to help professional contrac-tors from all quarters explore the myriadnew and exciting technologies and op-portunities in the commercial channel,”commented Jeff Kussard, Capitol’s Director of Strategic Development.“This open-arms approach allows us tocater to all with customer programs andsupport designed to promote profession-alism and integrity in the commercialsystems contracting channel.”

For InfoComm 2012, Capitol has en-listed more than two-dozen vendor part-ners who will feature their latest productsand technologies at the company’s Booth,#C8526 in the central hall of the LasVegas Convention Center. Included under

the Capitol banner will be the most in-de-mand products from category leaderssuch as Panasonic, Mitusbishi, Shure,JBL Pro, Crown, Atlas, Gefen, MiddleAtlantic, Key Digital and Zee Vee.

Capitol will once again spotlight thebreadth of solutions offered to the inte-gration pro through its long-standing re-lationship with Panasonic. With theirbroad offering of Panasonic video panels,video projectors, business telephone systems, high definition video conferenc-ing, electronic white board and IR audioproducts Capitol can support all of thecontractors needs for IP communicationsof voice and image, all forms of videopresentation and instructional supportfrom the diverse catalog of the newly organized Panasonic System Communi-cations Company.

Of additional interest to installationpros will be the addition of Mitsubishi’sfull line up of video solutions for profes-sional, commercial and institutional applications. With a full range of projec-tors flat panel displays and digital sig-nage solutions, Mitsubishi expands thearray of choices Capitol offers the videocommunications practitioner.

With deep history, knowledge andassortment in and of audio Capitol willpresent to attendees a plethora of solu-tions for sound reinforcement, distributedaudio, sound masking and communica-tions. These essentials are often found tobe the engine of profit in many contrac-tors’ business models and are never over-looked by your partners at Capitol.

“Our partners will be on hand notonly to show their latest and greatest

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offerings, but to help us evangelize themeans for systems contractors and inte-grators to grow their bottom line at asteady pace,” added Kussard. “Capitolcontinues to show how exciting and cost-effective trends in video conferencing,digital signage and electronic graphicssharing, coupled with stalwarts of audiotechnologies, present unquestionable opportunities for professionals who arecommitted to not only surviving, butthriving in the current economy.”

“We are well established on bothsides of the fence, and it is our responsi-bility to help our customers achieve a similar level of knowledge and success,”said Kussard.

For more information, call 800-467-8255, visit www.capitolsales.com or stopby Booth #C8526.

electronics, components and devicemanufacturing and business solutions.The new business solutions organiza-tion, led by industry veteran RancePoehler, is built on the foundation ofPanasonic’s celebrated engineering ca-pabilities and the core principles of thecompany’s founder, Konosuke Mat-sushita, who believed that customersshould be at the center of all activities.

InfoComm 2012 is one of the firstopportunities for Panasonic to highlightthis new business-focused company,which offers solutions designed to ad-dresses unified business communica-tions, mobile computing, security andsurveillance, retail point-of-sale, officeproductivity, high definition visual con-ferencing, visual communications (pro-

fessional projectors, displays, digital sig-nage) and HD and 3D video production.

At InfoComm 2012, Panasonic(Booth #C6308) is showcasing its portfo-lio of products and solutions in verticalmarket application environments. Thecompany’s aim is to show customers andpartners how its products can form solu-tions to increase bottom-line perform-ance, quickly and effectively, in a widevariety of applications.

Panasonic products highlighted inthese scenarios include flat panel displaysand digital signage solutions, large andsmall venue projectors, professionalvideo cameras and switchers, documentmanagement systems, IP phone solutions,interactive whiteboards, classroom audiosystems, security cameras and more.

Single Source VendorsOne major trend Panasonic has seen in

recent years is a move toward singlesource vendors to ease IT purchase com-plications. In an age of tighter budgetsand fewer internal resources, having onephone number to call for products, solu-tions, support and advice can make lifemuch easier for the IT team of a business.With its broad portfolio of products andsolutions and extensive vertical marketexpertise, Panasonic is well positioned tooffer its customers the single source ven-dor they are looking for.

Return on Investment Now, more than ever, technology andbusiness decision makers require so-lutions that deliver long-term value(total cost of ownership) vs. short-term price savings. As a result of itscommitment to R&D, manufacturingand quality control, Panasonic isknown for engineering reliable and

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long-lasting solutions that allow itscustomers to maximize their IT investments.

LeadershipRance Poehler began his career withPanasonic in the early 1990s and was in-strumental in the development, introduc-tion and leadership of the legendaryToughbook brand of mobile computers.Poehler moved on to head Panasonic So-lutions Company, a B2B-focused groupformed in 2010 and, in January of 2012,it was announced that he would headPanasonic’s new business solutions com-pany in the United States.

For more information on the solutionsPanasonic has to offer your business, visitthe company’s InfoComm Booth # C6308or visit their website at http://www.panasonic.com/business-solutions/.

and echo. He also used two 5 foot x 2inch SoundSuede bass traps, installed inthe rear corners of the room to eliminatestanding waves and acoustically tune thetheater. Autor decided on a beveled edgefor these, which he thought looked the

most like something for a residentialproject.

Another concern for Autor was howto mount the panels to his walls. He didnot want to use adhesive for fear of dam-aging the wall, and was also wary of im-paling clips, which may damage thepanel or fabric if not used correctly.

“Aaron recommended the Z-clip

solution, which is simply a two-piecebracket that mates as you hang the panelover it (like a picture hook). After a fewmissteps with my laser level, hanging thepanels only took a few hours,” said Autor.

Aside from looking great and beingeasy to install, the panels achieved en-hanced sound quality for the room.

“After putting the panels up, the

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sound difference in the room is easy tohear”, said Autor, “While the basic slap-echo reverb had disappeared…the roomwas obviously still fairly live. Therewere some points in the rear of the roomwith terrible reflections, and these allwent away with the panels in place.There’s a definite difference with thepanels installed.”

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