Kurt
Heitmann and the good people at CP Communications have established a
memorial trust fund in honor of ESPN and sports industry audio
legend Ron Scalise that will be used for the college education of his
three children: Rosario, 16, RJ, 11, and his daughter Brenna, 10. At
the request of the family this will be the only fund established to
limit confusion. For more information on donating to the fund please
click on this story.
All donations should be made out to the fund and should be sent to:
Kurt G. Heitmann
CP Communications, Inc.
200 Clearbrook Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
Third Annual Sports & Technology Research Study
The Sports Video Group and the Consumer Electronics Association has released the
third-annual “Sports & Technology Research Survey, highlighting the power
that sports content has as both a driver of HD set sales as well as other new
technologies. The survey includes our exclusive 2008 Super Bowl Briefing as
well as new data about consumer online sports viewing behavior.
BTX Technologies, Inc. introduces a new multi-connector
system that provides a single connector for multiple signals. Ideal for broadcast
and A/V applications, the new ProBlox system enables quick set-up and
tear-down, saving installers both time and money in the field.
As a cost-effective solution for bundling numerous signals,
the ProBlox system combines 16 coax and 26 audio/data/control contacts in one
multi-connector — allowing fast and simple set-up and tear-down in applications
such as remote broadcasting, rental, rack staging, corporate settings, podiums,
and more.
ProBlox is field-terminatable and custom configurable for
numerous combinations. It can be used anywhere HDTV, video, VGA, analog/digital
audio, control signals, or DC power need to be fed to a single location. Built
of rugged and durable components, and offering true 75-ohm video contacts for
an HD signal, the ProBlox system reduces the number of individual connectors,
eliminating clutter and offering a clean, professional finished look.
"The ProBlox system is designed to make set-up in
schools, conference rooms, auditoriums, houses of worship, and mobile trucks so
simple that even a non-technical user can handle it," said Greg Schwartz,
president of BTX. "With the ProBlox system everything is in one connector,
and because of the economical price point, it saves both money and time." The ProBlox system will be available in June 2008.
