Dwight, Ontario, Canada (February 2nd 2012) – Axiom Audio (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/avdirectory/944-companies/1113-axiom-audio.html), long known as a leader in sound quality research, has added another center channel to round out its comprehensive center lineup. The company announced today the official release of its VP160 Center Channel, an innovative center speaker design that takes its cue from the M60 tower speaker, one of Axiom’s most popular products.

Designed to place dialog right in the center of the action, the VP160 Center Channel features the same 6.5-inch woofers, 5.25-inch mid-woofer, and 1-inch titanium tweeter as the M60 tower speaker. Using the same drivers gives the listener a seamless soundstage across the front array.

In order to match the kind of serious output the M60 floor standing speaker can provide, Axiom had to build a "monster" center channel. The VP160 weighs in at an impressive 43 pounds: not for the faint of heart! Because of its significant weight, the company does not recommend wall-mounting the speaker. Instead, they suggest putting it on a shelf or the dedicated stand available on their site, the FMS 160. Also included in the speaker are two signature vortex ports — corrugated ports exclusive to Axiom Audio that eliminate port noise — which allow even greater sound output from a smaller cabinet.

In an era where many loudspeaker companies produce smaller and smaller products, Axiom stands out as bucking the trend.

"We relentlessly pursue the most exciting audio experience we can provide," said Axiom founder and chief engineer, Ian Colquhoun. "Bigger speakers mean more emotion, more thrills, more explosions, more romance, more excitement. The bigger the cabinet, and the wider the range of frequencies you can provide to the home theater listener, the more realistic their experience will be."

By emphasizing the practical application of their ongoing research, Axiom brings unprecedented value to the marketplace, expanding on their ethos of high-end, high value sound with the VP160 Center Channel Speaker. The product is priced at $570, including shipping anywhere in North America (encompassing Alaska and Hawaii). It can be special-ordered in an inverted configuration for low placement under the video display (angling the sound up towards the listener) or in an in-cabinet version, for customers who are doing a built in wall of sound in their installation. The product can be shipped anywhere in the world that FedEx travels, and international pricing is available on their website.

Like all Axiom products, this speaker can be customized to suit almost any décor. Axiom offers 2 standard finishes (Black Oak and Boston Cherry), as well as over 100 customized finish options. If customers need a stain or finish that Axiom doesn’t carry, they can match a paint sample or wood sample to make a truly customized speaker. All the speakers are built to order in their factory in Dwight, Ontario, Canada.

Ian Colquhoun, Founder and President of Axiom Audio, created the company sparking a new period of progress in the annals of loudspeaker design with his work at the National Research Council lab in Ottawa, Canada. There he spent innumerable hours perfecting innovation after innovation. In 2005, Axiom installed its own anechoic chamber, a perfect replica of the chamber at the National Research Council, and became one of only a handful of loudspeaker companies in the world with such advanced research capabilities in-house.

The site maintains a home theater speaker forum where you can go to ask questions, offer advice or have technical issues addressed. If you’re interested in the latest information about any aspect of speakers, you’ll find it there. The experts at Axiom Audio are available six days a week to help you with your speaker questions and concerns.

One of the members of the Research and Development team, Debbie Swinton, offers a first look’ video of the VP160 Center Speaker on the company’s video center.

About Axiom Audio

At Axiom, we have one passion: scientifically proven superior loudspeaker design based on careful lab measurements and proven double-blind listening tests conducted in the Axiom listening room with a variety of listeners who do not know the price, brand, or model of the speakers they are comparing. This results in speakers of extraordinary musical transparency and realism. For more information, contact us by phone at 1-866-244-8796.

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brent@axiomaudio.com
1-866-244-8796

2012 NAMM Show
Furman
Booth 6868, Hall A

Furman
1690 Corporate Circle
Petaluma, CA 94954
USA

Furman Contact:
John Benz
Director of Marketing
+1 (707) 766-2359
Email: johnb@furmansound.com
Website: www.furmansound.com

Agency Contact:
Josh Carlson
InGear PR
+1 (408) 892-6771
Email: josh@ingearpr.com

Furman to Introduce New Power Products for Audio Professionals at the 2012 NAMM Show

At the 2012 NAMM Show, Furman will demonstrate its new Contractor Series of AC power management solutions specifically designed for audio professionals, and BlueBOLT(R) cloud-based technology for remote monitoring and control of installed systems. In addition, the company will provide hands-on demonstrations of its protection and AC noise filtering technologies.

Furman Contractor Series
CN-1800S and CN-2400S SmartSequencers(TM)
Engineered specifically for pro A/V and commercial installers, the CN-1800S (15A capacity) and CN-2400S (20A capacity) SmartSequencers(TM) combine AC power distribution, protection, filtration, and sequential system power on/off in 1RU, 120VAC rack-mount units for installations of any size.

SmartSequencing(TM) technology allows large and complex A/V systems to be safely powered on and off with a simple press of a button or turn of a key, even by non-technical personnel. SmartSequencing’s bidirectional communications between installed units enable a primary unit to control and sequence multiple secondary units, ensuring multizone electronic systems are powered on and off safely and dependably from a single control point across an entire installation. Units can be connected via current loops at runs of more than 1,000 feet, and offer backwards compatibility with Furman’s legacy sequencers and/or third-party products.

Providing robust control options, the CN-1800S and CN-2400S are equipped with RS-232 ports and command sets for PC control or integration with control systems. An optional RS-232-to-Ethernet adaptor (sold separately) adds full IP-addressability to the unit, allowing it to be controlled, programmed, and monitored from a smartphone, tablet, PC, or any Web-enabled device via Telnet, direct HTTP connection, or Panamax/Furman’s BlueBOLT(R) hosted remote power and energy management platform.

Both devices feature eight rear-panel outlets — in addition to one front-panel convenience outlet — in four duplex outlet banks, with three of the banks capable of being sequenced on and off with an adjustable delay. All outlets provide clean, safe power with Furman’s SMP, EVS, and LiFT protection and filtration technologies.

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Image Caption: Furman CN-1800S and CN-2400S SmartSequencers

CN-15MP and CN-20MP MiniPorts
For powered speakers or components located away from the main equipment rack, the CN-MP15 (15A capacity) and CN-MP20 (20A capacity) work in tandem with the CN-1800S and CN-2400S to expand the benefits of SmartSequencing(TM) throughout larger installations. Both products are also compatible with legacy (non-Contractor Series) and non-Furman power conditioners/sequencers via remote terminal blocks. Each model features one pair of AC outlets with configurable delay on/off options and Extreme Voltage Shutdown circuitry to protect against under/overvoltage conditions.

The CN-1800S, CN-2400S, CN-MP15, CN-MP20, and RS-232-to-Ethernet adaptor (model # BB-RS232) will be available in 2012. Additional Contractor Series products will be released throughout the year for even more installation flexibility with the SmartSequencing platform.

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Image Caption: Furman CN-20MP MiniPort

Company Quote:
“Devices in our Contractor Series have been engineered to power and protect today’s most advanced systems,” said Dave Keller, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Panamax/Furman. “Along with our trusted SMP, EVS, and LiFT technologies for advanced maximum equipment protection and performance, these units are packed with next-generation features that will greatly benefit commercial A/V installers. Our new SmartSequencing(TM) platform allows the devices to integrate fully with advanced control systems, and it offers optional compatibility with a variety of Web-based remote communications protocols — including our cloud-based BlueBOLT(R) platform — to meet the energy management needs of end users.”

Company Overview:

Furman has been an international leader in developing award-winning, innovative power management products for more than 35 years. The company’s power and energy management products give audio/video systems the pure, noise-free power they need for superlative performance while protecting them from damage caused by power surges and lightning. As part of Panamax LLC, Furman addresses all major electronic markets, including home theater, professional audio and video, the music industry, broadcasting, audio/video recording, and office equipment. Panamax/Furman’s cloud-based power and energy management platform, BlueBOLT(R), sets a new industry standard in ease of installation and use. Furman is based in Petaluma, Calif., and sells through an international dealer network and through select retail outlets. More information is available at www.furmansound.com.

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SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Jan. 12, 2012 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas, the company’s RTiPanel app for iPod touch(R), iPhone(R), and iPad(R) was honored with a 2012 Electronic House Product of the Year Award in the category of Remote Home Monitoring/Mgmt.

“RTI had an amazing year in 2011, and I can’t think of a better way to kick off 2012 than with an Electronic House Product of the Year Award for our RTiPanel app,” said Pete Baker, vice president of sales and marketing for RTI. “In a sea of control applications, the RTiPanel has really risen to the top due to its unique features and functionality. We are extremely honored to add this prestigious award to our app’s growing list of accolades, which include the 2011 CEDIA Manufacturer’s Excellence Award for Best New Product.”

The Electronic House Product of the Year Awards honor the best technologies, products, and services for the electronic home. Award winners were chosen by a panel of several industry leaders, along with the editors of Electronic House and CE Pro, and were presented with their awards on Jan. 10 at the 2012 International CES.

The RTiPanel app brings the power of RTI’s control solutions to the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. With the app installed on any of these popular Apple(R) products, users will have complete control over any RTI XP remote processor and over all connected electronic systems, from virtually anywhere in the world. RTiPanel raises the bar with unique features including full two-way feedback including cover art, dynamic scrolling lists, a completely customizable user interface, and more. Support for Android(R) devices is coming in the spring of 2012.

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About Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI)
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is a leading control systems manufacturer offering innovative, sophisticated, and user-friendly devices for professionally installed electronic systems. The company’s wide array of award-winning handheld and in-wall universal controllers, central processors, audio distribution systems, and accessories are marketed exclusively through a worldwide network of professional integrators. For complete control and monitoring over electronic systems from virtually anywhere in the world, the power of RTI is available on the iPhone(R), iPod touch(R), and iPad(R) through the company’s RTiPanel application, just as the award-winning RTI Virtual Panel program offers access and control via any PC running Microsoft(R) Windows(R). All RTI solutions are programmed through the company’s world-renowned Integration Designer(R) software, easily allowing dealers to provide a completely customizable user interface for intuitive command over the entire electronics system.

Founded in 1992 with a committed focus on the custom installation market, RTI offers a number of award-winning support and incentive programs to its dealers, including educational opportunities through the Advanced Control University (ACU), and the popular Control Bucks and Dealer Accommodation programs. In addition, through RTI’s Integration Partner Program, the company has reached out to manufacturers across the industry to ensure that RTI products integrate seamlessly with a wide variety of components and systems.

Additional information on RTI and its innovative control solutions is available at www.rticorp.com.

All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners..

ENDSSHAKOPEE, Minn. — Jan. 12, 2012 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas, the company’s RTiPanel app for iPod touch(R), iPhone(R), and iPad(R) was honored with a 2012 Electronic House Product of the Year Award in the category of Remote Home Monitoring/Mgmt.

“RTI had an amazing year in 2011, and I can’t think of a better way to kick off 2012 than with an Electronic House Product of the Year Award for our RTiPanel app,” said Pete Baker, vice president of sales and marketing for RTI. “In a sea of control applications, the RTiPanel has really risen to the top due to its unique features and functionality. We are extremely honored to add this prestigious award to our app’s growing list of accolades, which include the 2011 CEDIA Manufacturer’s Excellence Award for Best New Product.”

The Electronic House Product of the Year Awards honor the best technologies, products, and services for the electronic home. Award winners were chosen by a panel of several industry leaders, along with the editors of Electronic House and CE Pro, and were presented with their awards on Jan. 10 at the 2012 International CES.

The RTiPanel app brings the power of RTI’s control solutions to the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. With the app installed on any of these popular Apple(R) products, users will have complete control over any RTI XP remote processor and over all connected electronic systems, from virtually anywhere in the world. RTiPanel raises the bar with unique features including full two-way feedback including cover art, dynamic scrolling lists, a completely customizable user interface, and more. Support for Android(R) devices is coming in the spring of 2012.

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About Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI)
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is a leading control systems manufacturer offering innovative, sophisticated, and user-friendly devices for professionally installed electronic systems. The company’s wide array of award-winning handheld and in-wall universal controllers, central processors, audio distribution systems, and accessories are marketed exclusively through a worldwide network of professional integrators. For complete control and monitoring over electronic systems from virtually anywhere in the world, the power of RTI is available on the iPhone(R), iPod touch(R), and iPad(R) through the company’s RTiPanel application, just as the award-winning RTI Virtual Panel program offers access and control via any PC running Microsoft(R) Windows(R). All RTI solutions are programmed through the company’s world-renowned Integration Designer(R) software, easily allowing dealers to provide a completely customizable user interface for intuitive command over the entire electronics system.

Founded in 1992 with a committed focus on the custom installation market, RTI offers a number of award-winning support and incentive programs to its dealers, including educational opportunities through the Advanced Control University (ACU), and the popular Control Bucks and Dealer Accommodation programs. In addition, through RTI’s Integration Partner Program, the company has reached out to manufacturers across the industry to ensure that RTI products integrate seamlessly with a wide variety of components and systems.

Additional information on RTI and its innovative control solutions is available at www.rticorp.com.

All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners..

ENDS

New Model No. 7 Boasts Acoustic Fidelity, Flexibility                                                                                                                                                                 And Innovation Plus Legendary Corona Plasma Tweeter 

INTERNATIONAL CES 2012, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 — Aaudio Imports, a leading supplier of world-class high-end audio products, introduces the Model No. 7 Three-Way Passive Loudspeaker System by Lansche Audio of Germany, featuring Lansche’s legendary Corona Plasma Tweeter, at CES 2012, beginning here today.

The No. 7 Speaker unites acoustic fidelity, uncompromising quality and technical innovation with an extraordinary flexibility to achieve the best possible audio experience regardless of room characteristics. It delivers musical performances that sound as direct and natural as when they were originally performed, with no restrictions in dynamic range, frequency spectrum or the pleasure of feeling transported to a live musical experience.

 The new No. 7 Speaker includes a new, improved version of the Corona Tweeter, a new aluminum front baffle, integrated adjustable footers for perfect leveling, and bi-wiring terminals. All are housed in a pair of majestic, masterfully crafted cabinets, 69 inches high by 17 inches wide by 24 inches deep, that are as dramatic in appearance as they are dynamic in sound.

 The speakers reproduce midrange frequencies using two 4-inch cone drivers from Audio Technologies. They also use four 8.7-inch long-throw drivers for bass, the Corona Plasma Tweeter for higher frequencies, and two passive bass reflex ports in the rear. The 4-inch drivers’ low mass integrates crucial midrange frequencies with the plasma tweeter, while the 8.7-inch woofers consist of coated fabric cones of glass fiber and polyester.

 A hallmark of Lansche technology, the Corona Plasma Tweeter, employs an 8mm-long electric arc to directly activate the surrounding air as a sound transmission medium. It comes closer than any other tweeter to the ideal of a point-shaped sound source with zero mass. The tweeter’s arc of resonance-free, voltage-modulated air helps it avoid the limitations of conventional tweeters to achieve outstanding impulse, phase and amplitude response, and an exact, three-dimensional sound. As a result, the No. 7 delivers faithful, coherent musical reproduction with incredible precision, speed and economy.

 The rear of each speaker includes a connection panel with input terminals that accept banana plugs and spades for midrange and high frequencies, six terminals for making treble and bass adjustments, an IEC AC power jack, and a fuse. Two jumpers and two cable bridges per speaker are included with each pair of No. 7 Speakers. Bass reflex ports and an on/off switch rest in the middle of each back panel, and pairs of cooling vents are on the sides.

The particular acoustics of a room influence the sound of every speaker. A room’s design, the positioning of the speakers, the influences of furniture, curtains, and other objects can negatively affect the quality of a listening experience. One of the great virtues of the No. 7 is that it can be adjusted to the acoustic properties positioning restrictions of any room in which it is employed. For example, a sparsely furnished room without sound-absorbing elements such as carpets tends to produce an exaggerated treble response. A room with many sound-absorbing elements will make the treble seem duller. The two jumpers on the speakers’ rear terminal panel are for adjusting both the treble and bass responses. To change one, the user can simply pull out a jumper and reinsert it into a more appropriate of the available six terminals.

Lansche’s No. 7 Loudspeaker is available now from Aaudio Imports at suggested prices of $100,000/pair in a Satin Veneer 
finish, and $108,000/pair in a High Gloss Veneer
 or Piano Black Lacquer finish.

About Audio Imports                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Based in Parker, Colorado, Aaudio Imports is a leading supplier of truly world-class high-end audio products to top quality dealers. Its high-end manufacturers, selected from companies around the world, also stand out from the crowd, and include Acapella in Germany, Audiotop in Switzerland, Bergmann Audio in Denmark, Einstein Audio Components in Germany, Isoclean Power in Hong Kong, Lansche Audio and Millennium Audio in Germany, Stage III Concepts in the U.S., Thomas Labusga of Germany, Weizhi Precision in Taiwan, and  Ypsilon Electronics in Greece. Aaudio Imports dealers are true music lovers, selected for their product knowledge, listening skills, and desire to seek out only the best for their customers. For further technical information, visit Aaudio Imports’ website at www.aaudioimports.com.

About Lansche Audio                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Based in Konstanz, Germany, on the shores of Lake Constance, Lansche Audio was founded by Rudiger Lansche in 1998, shortly after beginning manufacture of the Corona Plasma Tweeter. The tweeter is exclusive to Lansche and legendary for its extraordinarily accurate three-dimensional sound. Through considerable research, Lansche developed midrange and bass drivers fast enough to keep up with the Corona’s lightning-quick response. Speaker models No. 3, Cubus, No. 4.1, No. 5, No. 8.1, No. 7 and No. 5.1 followed, providing Lansche with a powerful line of highly expressive high-performance speakers. Lansche also implemented steady design improvements in the Corona Plasma Tweeter making it, in Lansche’s opinion, the best tweeter in the world. For further technical information about Lansche Audio, visit www.ib-lansche.de

 For further press information, visit www.JBStantonPressRoom.com

In-Room/Lifestyle and Product Photos are available online.

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Handmade Audiophile-Grade Cable with Large-Gauge Silver Ribbon Conductors Helps Music Breathe  with Effortless Clarity and Resolution

INTERNATIONAL CES 2012, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 — Aaudio Imports, a leading supplier of world-class high-end audio products, introduces the A.S.P. KRAKEN Reference Power Cord by Stage III Concepts, a world-class innovator in audio cable design, at CES 2012.

Stage III’s KRAKEN Power Cords are handmade masterpieces of connectivity, representing the culmination of 16 years of research, materials evaluation, testing, and listener feedback. The audiophile-grade cable uses silver ribbon conductors with air dielectrics to provide audio systems with remarkable, undeniable improvements in sonic performance.

Delivering a breakthrough in AC delivery, KRAKEN power cords impart to musical reproduction a sensation of rock-solid image stability and natural flow. As if powered by limitless energy, sounds breathe with effortless clarity and absolute resolution.

Named after a mythological sea monster of gigantic proportions, KRAKEN cables can be used with all types of audio and video equipment. They enhance the performance of a wide range of audio components, regardless of power requirements, while offering an unprecedented level of precision and control.

In developing the KRAKEN, Stage III created entirely new palladium/silver AeroStrand Ultra™ ribbon conductors. The KRAKEN’s six slow-extruded AeroStrands are larger gauge than usual, cryogenically tempered, and so efficient they can carry more than 40 amperes without the bulk and stiffness of more traditional wires with equal current capacity. The high-efficiency AeroStrands also offer lower resistance and better heat dissipation than traditional stranded cords.

KRAKEN cords also employ silver ground wires individually shielded with silver-plated braids, impenetrable radiation-proof shielding using an exclusive High Density Alloy foil, air dielectrics with FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) Teflon® air-tubes, and high levels of mechanical damping. The unique wire geometry features multi-layer construction with a silica/ceramic/ferrite mechanical damping and shielding layer.

The KRAKEN’s custom carbon fiber plug housings, also handmade and polymer-filled, help eliminate external vibrations. Exclusive Hyperion Ceramic plugs use a palladium-plated silver/copper alloy for their electrical contacts. The result is definition, clarity and a noise floor never thought possible, even without the use of a dedicated power conditioner.

Stage III’s KRAKEN Power Cords are available now from Aaudio Imports, among other select dealers, at a suggested price of $8,400 for 1.5 meters with each additional 0.5 meter costing $2,800. Discounts are available on a sliding scale ranging from 6 to 24 percent, depending on amount. They can be seen with other outstanding products represented by Aaudio Imports at the Venetian Hotel, Suites 30-121 and 30-122, during CES.

About Audio Imports
Based in Parker, Colorado, Aaudio Imports is a leading supplier of truly world-class high-end audio products to top quality dealers. Its high-end manufacturers, selected from companies around the world, also stand out from the crowd, and include Acapella in Germany, Audiotop in Switzerland, Bergmann Audio in Denmark, Einstein Audio Components in Germany, Isoclean Power in Hong Kong; Lansche Audio, Millennium Audio and Thomas Labusga of Germany; Weizhi Precision in Taiwan, and Ypsilon Electronics in Greece. Aaudio Imports dealers are true music lovers, selected for their product knowledge, listening skills, and desire to seek out only the best for their customers.

About Stage III Concepts
Based in Pasadena, California, Stage III Concepts was established by Luis De La Fuente in 1996. From the start, Stage III has been an innovator in the design of world-class audio cables and the first company to offer a variety of advanced technologies in their design and fabrication. Aaudio Imports is Stage III’s North America and Global distributor. For further technical information, visit Aaudio Imports’ website at www.aaudioimports.com or Stage III’s website at www.stage3concepts.com

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SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Jan. 9, 2012 — Atlona(R), a leading digital connectivity solutions provider, today announced it has received a CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Honoree Award from the Consumer Electronics Association, in the Multi-room Audio/Video product category for its new LinkCast Wireless HD Audio/Video System. The award-winning system will be on display at the 2012 International CES, where Atlona is exhibiting at booth 21706 in South Hall 1.

Since 1976, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards has given consumer technology manufacturers and developers an opportunity to have their newest products judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers, and members of the trade press. The awards program is the place to see, touch, feel and understand the future of consumer technology.

“We’re honored to receive this incredibly prestigious award from the Consumer Electronics Association,” said Dan Tye, national sales manager for Atlona Home Collection. “Our LinkCast Wireless HD Audio/Video System is the perfect solution for wirelessly connecting laptops, game consoles, Blu-ray players, and more to an HDTV or projector. LinkCast offers consumers the freedom of wireless connectivity, while providing true ease of use and consistent HD video quality.”

Atlona’s LinkCast Wireless HD Audio/Video System allows home theater enthusiasts, gamers, laptop users, and more to connect multiple HDMI-based devices to an HDTV or projector wirelessly up to 40 feet away. The LinkCast Wireless HD Audio/Video System includes one A/V base station (AT-LINKCASTAV) and one LinkCast System Expander (AT-LINKCAST-HTX). The LinkCast A/V base station connects to the HDTV or projector’s HDMI input, while the LinkCast System Expander plugs into virtually any audio/video device with an HDMI output and standard USB connection for power. To further eliminate cable clutter, installation challenges, and costs, up to five different devices can be wirelessly connected to one LinkCast Wireless HD System with additional LinkCast System Expanders, each sold separately. LinkCast System Expanders are conveniently powered by a standard USB connection, eliminating the need for an additional power supply, and they also include a remote control to enable switching between all devices connected to the LinkCast system.

The LinkCast Wireless HD Audio/Video System provides a quick and easy way for users to get content to their HDTV or projector, without having to learn a new user interface or complex lists of instructions or connections. The unit supports uncompressed video resolutions up to 1080p HD and 1280×1024, including 3D video, with a latency of less than one millisecond for incredibly reliable wireless HD video performance. In addition, LinkCast supports lossy audio formats such as Dolby(R) and DTS digital audio, as well as the WHDI 1.0 wireless home digital interface standard and HDCP 1.2 protocols.

The Atlona LinkCast Wireless HD Audio/Video System will be available within Q1 2012 to consumers at an MSRP of $299.99 along with additional LinkCast Wireless HD System Expanders at $119.99 MSRP each.

More information on the Atlona LinkCast Wireless HD System can be found at http://www2.atlona.com/l/9782/2012-01-04/F2AT.

In addition to Atlona’s booth number 21706 in South Hall 1, LinkCast will also be demonstrated at the ShowStoppers press event, Wynn Hotel Lafite Ballroom, Jan. 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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About Atlona(R) Atlona(R) — “Connecting Technology to Your World.” As a global manufacturer of cutting-edge digital connectivity solutions, Atlona supplies an extensive range of high-quality products — from cables, splitters, and extenders to distribution amplifiers, converters, switchers, and much more — to a diverse client base spanning the consumer electronics, home theater, computing, retail, systems integration, professional A/V, broadcast, entertainment, medical digital imaging, and digital signage markets.

Atlona provides a wide range of solutions from all three of its comprehensive product lines: Atlona Home Collection (consumer electronics), Atlona Professional (systems integration), and Atlona Commercial (corporate A/V).

More information about Atlona is available at www.atlona.com.

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With China’s number-one TV brand and 3D pioneer joining forces, SENSIO 3D quality at home will be more accessible than ever

HUIZHOU, China and MONTREAL — Jan. 10, 2012 — TCL Corporation (TCL) (SZSE: 000100), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, and SENSIO Technologies Inc. (SENSIO) (TSX-V: SIO), a pioneer in 3D-image processing, today announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) to work together towards the integration of the SENSIO(R) Hi-Fi 3D technology in TCL 3DTVs. Sales of TCL LCD TV sets totalled 7.464 million in 2010 and the company is the number one TV brand in China today.

“Image quality is extremely important to us,” said Dr. Stan HU, Director of Business, Product and New Technology Planning at TCL. “We want to always offer the top of the range to our consumers, and SENSIO(R) Hi-Fi 3D technology is meeting our standards, both in terms of quality and innovation. In addition, integrating this technology will be easy as SENSIO’s work to incorporate its technology in chips from major manufacturers will enable us to deal with our preferred supplier.”

SENSIO(R) Hi-Fi 3D is a unique frame-compatible technology for high-fidelity stereoscopic signal processing easily integrated into display products. Developed and refined by SENSIO for more than a decade, and deployed in the field for seven years, this mature technology has been trusted by the biggest names in content creation for pioneering and commercializing live 3D events in cinemas around the world, as well as for high-profile console games and DVD movies.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with a company as prestigious as TCL,” said Nicholas Routhier, SENSIO President and CEO. “TCL is a driving force in making 3D a reality, and together we will work to give the best 3D experience to the consumers on both sides of the Pacific. These combined efforts are another concrete example that the 3D sector is now entering a new and stimulating phase, and we at SENSIO will make sure that the consumer’s expectations of quality, content, usability, and compatibility are at the center of our efforts.”

More information about SENSIO, its products, and its technologies is available at www.sensio.tv.

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About TCL Founded in 1981, TCL is one of the largest consumer electronics enterprises in China with a global presence. TCL Corporation has three listed companies: TCL Corporation (SZ.000100), TCL Multimedia (HK.1070) and TCL Communication (HK.2618). Currently, TCL Corporation has set up four business units  TCL Multimedia Holdings, TCL Communication Holdings, China Star Optoelectronics Technology and TCL Home Appliances Group, as well as six business groups  System Technology Unit, Techne Group, Emerging Business Group, Investment Group, Highly Information Industry and Real Estate Group.

In 2010, TCL Corporation achieved global sales of RMB 51.87 billion, with a sales volume of 7.464 million LCD TV sets and 36.223 million handsets globally. TCL Corporation has established R&D centers and more than ten R&D branches in China, the U.S., France and Singapore and owns 20 manufacturing bases globally, in China, Poland, Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam.

In 2011, the brand value of TCL had exceeded RMB 50.118 billion (USD 7.59billion), rising from 70th with RMB 690 million in 1995 to the No. 1 TV brand in China today. The elevation of this brand value represents TCL’s transformation into a truly global brand. Please visit us at http://www.tcl.com/en.php

About SENSIO Technologies Inc. (SENSIO): SENSIO Technologies Inc. (www.sensio.tv) has been leading the floor in bringing 3D video to the consumer since 1999. Its vision, expertise, and state-of-the-art solutions, based on diversified stereoscopic image-processing technologies, have been trusted by some of the biggest names in the media and entertainment industries to power numerous industry firsts, initiate new business models, and generate immediate revenue with a distinctive 3D offering.

SENSIO enables its clients to deliver the best possible 3D experience for the end-user through a broad portfolio of products, including its flagship, award-winning technology, SENSIO(R) Hi-Fi 3D. Through SENSIO solutions, consumers can access — with effortless interaction and complete peace of mind — 3D content of superior quality to common frame-compatible formats distributed over existing infrastructure (cable, satellite, or over IP) and displayed using any existing digital equipment (cinema, home cinema, TV, game consoles, or PC). SENSIO is listed on the Toronto TSX Venture Exchange.

SENSIO(R) is a registered trademark of SENSIO Technologies Inc.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Precision Sleipner Airbearing Turntable with Airbearing Tonearm Delivers Superb Musical Reproduction with Silent, Friction-Free Technology

 INTERNATIONAL CES 2012, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 — Aaudio Imports, a leading supplier of world class high-end audio products, introduces at CES 2012 the remarkable Sleipner Airbearing Turntable with Airbearing Tonearm by Bergmann Audio of Denmark, a leading specialist in airbearing turntables and tonearms.

The Sleipner is a reference-level turntable powered by airbearing technology. It includes a linear tracking airbearing tonearm, a digital motor-controlled air supply, and a vacuum clamp to stabilize records. In Danish, “Sleipner” means smooth or gliding, and refers to what is sometimes called the best of all horses, the eight-legged flying stallion ridden by Odin, chief among the mythological Nordic gods. In English, Sleipner stands for a supreme achievement in turntable technology.

The Sleipner is built with a simple, timeless design, in keeping with Bergmann’s “Less is more” philosophy, and in keeping with Bergmann’s airbearing technology, which offers a number of advantages. The airbearing process is frictionless, for example, minimizing bearing noise and yielding exceptional stability. The airbearing tonearm glides friction-free and only makes contact with a record through the stylus tip and tonearm wire. The result is an emotionally engaging musical reproduction with an unexpectedly effective bass response that transmits nuances and details as natural elements of a vivid and transparent acoustic image.

The Sleipner’s plinth, or base, is a six-layer sandwich of different materials for optimal resonance control. The sandwich consists of three boards of powdered granite/epoxy binding material, two layers of aluminum, and one layer of bitumen, all covered in a 12-mm thick coat of hand-painted and polished polyvinyl. The plinth stabilizes the tonearm, and rests on a set of sturdy, adjustable Ceraball feet, which house vibration-controlling ceramic ball-bearings inside aluminum housings.

A 20.2-pound aluminum platter rests atop the plinth, and atop a 21-mm record mat made of two layers of polycarbonate and one layer of acrylic. The Sleipner’s air supply both supports and centers the platter and provides a thin, dry film of smoothly flowing air, creating a silent, friction-free movement.

The linear-tracking airbearing tonearm
 consists of a tubular carbon arm and headshell molded in one piece for optimal stiffness. The hollow arm is damped on the inside and houses connecting wires of pure silver. A highly precise, digitally controlled DC motor with an oversized power supply regulates record speeds, including settings for 33 and 45 rpm.

The Sleipner Airbearing Turntable with Airbearing Tonearm is available now from authorized dealers at a suggested price of $48,100 to $54,400 (U.S. MSRP), depending on finish and connectors.

About Audio Imports                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Based in Parker, Colorado, Aaudio Imports is a leading supplier of truly world-class high-end audio products to top quality dealers. Its high-end manufacturers, selected from companies around the world, also stand out from the crowd, and include Acapella in Germany, Audiotop in Switzerland, Bergmann Audio in Denmark, Einstein Audio Components in Germany, Isoclean Power in Hong Kong, Lindemann and Millennium Audio in Germany, Stage III concepts in the U.S., Lansche Audio in Germany, Weizhi Precision in Taiwan, and  Ypsilon Electronics in Greece. Aaudio Imports dealers are true music lovers, selected for their product knowledge, listening skills, and desire to seek out only the best for their customers. For further technical information, visit Aaudio Imports’ website at www.aaudioimports.com.

About Bergmann Audio                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Bergmann Audio is a Danish manufacturer specializing in airbearing turntables and linear tracking airbearing tonearms. Every part is handcrafted in Denmark to optimize the airbearing principle, and achieve the exceptional sound and timeless designs for which Bergmann is known. For further technical information, visit www.bergmannaudio.com

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ISE 2012
31 Jan. to 2 Feb. | Amsterdam
Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI)
Booth 4S60

Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI)
5775 12th Ave. E., Suite 180
Shakopee, MN 55379
USA

Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI) Contact:
Pete Baker
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Tel: +1 (952) 253-3100
Email: peteb@rticorp.com
Website: www.rticorp.com

Media Contact:
Veronica Esbona
InGear PR
Tel: +1 (954) 392-6990
Email: veronica@ingearpr.com

Company Quote:
“At ISE, visitors to our booth will not only experience our latest handheld and in-wall controllers, but also our award-winning RTiPanel app and revolutionary SURFiR companion remote,” said Pete Baker, vice president of sales and marketing for RTI. “In addition, we will be highlighting innovative and cost-effective multiroom audio solutions, as well as accessories to expand the capabilities of our XP control processors. It’s shaping up to be a tremendous show, and we look forward to seeing you in Amsterdam.”

RTI at ISE 2012:

The RTiPanel App
Winner of the CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles(R) Manufacturers’ Excellence Award for Best New Product, the RTiPanel app brings the power of RTI’s control solutions to the iPhone(R), iPod touch(R), and iPad(R). With the app installed on any of these popular Apple(R) products, users will have complete control over any RTI XP remote processor and all connected electronic systems from virtually anywhere in the world. RTiPanel raises the bar with unique features including full two-way feedback, dynamic scrolling lists, a completely customizable user interface, and more. Support for Android(R) devices will be available in 2012.
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SURFiR Companion Remote
RTI’s SURFiR is a low-cost companion remote designed for use with an iPad(R), iPod touch(R), or iPhone(R), with support for Android(R) and similar devices in the future. Providing an affordable alternative to dedicated touchpanel controllers, the SURFiR allows users to incorporate the Apple(R) touchscreen devices that they already own as the graphical interface for their control system, while adding the convenience of “instant on,” tactile control with hard buttons through the SURFiR companion remote. A stylish and cost-effective handheld remote sporting a contemporary look and feel, the SURFiR can be used with any of RTI’s powerful XP control processors. The SURFiR remote will be available in Q2 2012.

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KX7 In-Wall Touchpanel
For complete control over all home entertainment and environmental systems, the powerful KX7 is fortified with integrated 10/100 Base-T, 802.11 wireless Ethernet, and a ZigBee(R) module for wireless communication with RTI’s ZigBee-enabled control processors. For direct control, the unit features RS-232 and high-output IR ports, and saves costs by running RTI’s two-way drivers without the need for a separate control processor. Featuring an 800×480 WVGA LCD with a multitouch capacitive touchscreen, the controller is bolstered with composite, S-video, or component video input at up to 576p to display video in dazzling detail. The KX7 will be available in Q2 2012.

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ESC-2 Ethernet-to-Serial Converter
The ESC-2 allows installers to easily expand the capabilities of any RTI XP series control processor by adding two additional bidirectional serial ports over Ethernet. The ESC-2 integrates seamlessly into Integration Designer(R) for simple setup, and multiple modules can be used for virtually unlimited control of serial devices. The Ethernet-to-serial converter will be available in Q2 2012.

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T2-Cs+ Handheld Remote Control
At ISE 2012, RTI will introduce the next generation of its T2-Cs handheld controller: the T2-Cs+. Designed to dazzle, the T2-Cs+ sports a 2.4-inch brilliant LCD touchscreen for stunning image quality, while 128 MB of Flash memory and a 532-MHz CPU provide a boost in performance. Offering the ultimate in flexibility, the controller features a revolutionary dual-RF platform, which supports both 433 MHz RF for one-way control and 2.4 GHz ZigBee(R) for bidirectional communication with RTI processors and supported third-party electronics such as music servers, lighting, and even Web-based RSS feeds for convenient weather updates.

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CP-450 and CP-1650 Amplifiers
The perfect complement to RTI’s AD-8 distributed audio system, the new four-channel CP-450 and 16-channel CP-1650 amplifiers extend speaker outputs to accommodate larger installations. Providing 50 W per channel, the units feature a matching chassis to the AD-4 and AD-8 and utilize the same Cool Power(R) technology. Offering rackmount or freestanding installation options, the amplifiers feature voltage triggers, RS-232, and IR power control options. In addition, the CP-1650 offers audio input level adjustment on each channel, and bridgeable audio outputs for increased power.

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RTiDock
Available in time for ISE 2012, the RTiDock features rackmount or desktop options and a host of benefits not found on other iPod(R) docks, such as the ability to sync with iTunes(R) over the network through RTiSync technology. For simple, intuitive navigation through iPod music content, the device offers a full on-screen GUI and component video output, in addition to robust two-way feedback on RTI controllers.

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Company Overview:
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is a leading control systems manufacturer offering innovative, sophisticated, and user-friendly devices for professionally installed electronic systems. The company’s wide array of award-winning handheld and in-wall universal controllers, central processors, audio distribution systems, and accessories are marketed exclusively through a worldwide network of professional integrators. For complete control and monitoring over electronic systems from virtually anywhere in the world, the power of RTI is available on the iPhone(R), iPod touch(R), and iPad(R) through the company’s RTiPanel application, just as the award-winning RTI Virtual Panel program offers access and control via any PC running Microsoft(R) Windows(R). All RTI solutions are programmed through the company’s world-renowned Integration Designer(R) software, easily allowing dealers to provide a completely customizable user interface for intuitive command over the entire electronics system.

Founded in 1992 with a committed focus on the custom installation market, RTI offers a number of award-winning support and incentive programs to its dealers, including educational opportunities through the Advanced Control University (ACU), and the popular Control Bucks and Dealer Accommodation programs. In addition, through RTI’s Integration Partner Program, the company has reached out to manufacturers across the industry to ensure that RTI products integrate seamlessly with a wide variety of components and systems.

Additional information on RTI and its innovative control solutions is available at www.rticorp.com.

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Control4 Launches Video Intercom Solutions with New Touch Screens and Door Station

High-performance In-Wall and Portable Touch Screens with full-motion video intercom and wideband audio deliver dedicated control and crystal clear communications.

Las Vegas, NV– January 10, 2012 at 7:00 AM PT – Control4, a leading innovator in residential and light commercial automation systems, introduces its new video intercom solutions, which include the Control4® 7” Portable Touch Screen with Camera, the Control4® 7” In-Wall Touch Screen with Camera, and the Control4® Door Station.

This new video intercom product family provides dedicated, always-on control functionality along with a convenient high-quality communications experience for homes and businesses. Each new product within the family features an integrated camera delivering H.264 full-motion video along with integrated speakers and dual microphones utilizing beam forming and wideband audio to deliver a high-fidelity experience. With activation of a Control4® Intercom License, consumers can enable whole-home or business communications and message broadcasting, as well as the ability to control auto-answer and “do not disturb” settings.

“Our video intercom family is an exciting new addition to the Control4 offering,” says Control4 President and CEO Martin Plaehn. “By adding the Door Station and the new Touch Screens to Control4 systems, consumers are able to see and communicate with others inside and outside their homes or businesses. We’re creating an exceptional audio and video intercom experience that is completely integrated with the full Control4 automation system.”

Central to the video intercom solutions is the new Control4 7” Portable Touch Screen with Camera, a sleek capacitive touch screen that is dealer-configurable as a portable or tabletop solution for use on a countertop, desk, end-table or nightstand. It supports Wireless-N and Ethernet connectivity, and is powered either by Power over Ethernet (PoE) or AC power options. The Portable enables seamless video-intercom interoperability with other Control4 video intercom-capable products, and audio intercom compatibility with the current 5” and 7” In-Wall Touch Screens.

The new Control4 7” In-Wall Touch Screen with Camera features the same sophisticated design and technology as the 7” Portable for high-performance in-wall control. Like Control4’s existing touch screens, the new 7”In-Wall is an elegant addition to any room.

Rounding out the Control4 video intercom solutions is the new Control4® Door Station, providing an exceptional video intercom experience from outdoor locations such as a gate or front door — enabling consumers to see who’s requesting entry from the safety and convenience of their home or office. In addition to supporting WiFi and Ethernet connectivity, with AC or PoE options, the Door Station includes two contact sensors and one relay for monitoring as well as opening doors and gates.

“Our goal is to consistently deliver insightfully simple solutions that enrich families’ lives and enhance businesses,” adds Plaehn. “We believe our video intercom solutions will do just that.”

The Control4 7” Portable Touch Screen with Camera has a US MSRP of $999 and can be ordered now for expected availability in February.

The Door Station comes in three stylish colors (Satin Nickel, Satin Black and Venetian Bronze), has a US MSRP of $799 and is expected in Q2 2012. For pre-installations, Dealers can order Door Station Back Boxes now, for availability in February.

The Control4 7” In-Wall Touch Screen with Camera has a US MSRP of $999 and is expected in Q2 2012.

The Control4 Intercom License has a US MSRP of $399 for unlimited devices within an installation. The licenses are available now.

For more information on Control4, please visit www.control4.com.

About Control4
Control4 is a leading provider of automation systems for homes and businesses by offering personalized control of lighting, music, video, energy, and security through more than 2,200 custom integrators, retail outlets, and distributors in over 72 countries. By delivering insightfully simple personalized control solutions that enhance the lives of individuals and families, Control4 is the automation platform of choice for consumers, major consumer electronics companies, hotels, and businesses around the world. For more information visit www.control4.com.

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