WOODBURY, NY—Lencore Acoustics, a manufacturer of commercial sound masking and paging systems has tackled the issue of speech privacy in America by releasing its Sound Masking Assessment Review Template (SMART) Check List. It helps clients understand the key performance criteria for quality sound masking systems to ensure speech privacy and comfort in Fortune 500 and healthcare environments. The Check List includes specifications for system fundamentals and the importance of meeting specific standards and codes.
“The Check List came out of a direct request that we heard time and time again from our clients who were tired of misinformation and overblown sales tactics when it came to understanding and evaluating sound masking,” said Jonathan Leonard, VP of Lencore Acoustics. “It is allowing us to help facility professionals, acoustical consultants, engineers, AV system integrators, property managers, architects, designers, and other contractors to truly understand what they are specifying and buying.”
SALT LAKE CITY, UT—On August 3, Utah Governor Gary Herbert joined with Utah-based Listen Technologies Corporation, InfoComm, and other industry groups to officially declare of October 17 - 23, 2010 as AV Week. Witnessing the signing of the declaration by the governor (center) were (l-r): Lynn Harrach, AVI-SPL; Niki Tonks, U.S. Translation; Cory Schaeffer, Listen Technologies; Andrew Glasmacher, Poll Sound; Wes Garrett, SoundTube Entertainment; Elaine Jones, Elaine Jones Associates; Kirsten Nelson, SCN Editor; and Jane Johnson, Pivot Communications.
Barco Acquires dZine
KORTRIJK, BELGIUM—Barco has broadened its offering of digital visualization products with the addition of advanced software tools for content creation and management in its acquisition of Belgium- based digital signage solutions company dZine. Founded in 1992, dZine’s products and have been installed in more than 55 countries around the globe.
Genesis Opens In Montreal
MONTREAL, QC, CANADA—Genesis Integration will open its sixth office in Montreal, QC, Canada on September 7. The Montreal office will allow Genesis to better service its national client base. The office will initially provide audio and video integration design, sales, and service in Montreal and other areas throughout Quebec. The Genesis Montreal office will be led by industry veteran JP Berardini. Genesis will further benefit from adding the expertise of this new team to a growing stable of professionals in the AV and low-voltage systems integration industry in Canada.
