Coming in late summer 2010, MRX is a new series of receivers from Anthem that will feature four different models: the MRX 300, MRX 500, MRX 700 and MRX 900. All four receivers will have seven channels of amplification—the MRX will have 7 HDMI in, and one out. The receivers will also come equipped with the company’s critically acclaimed Anthem Room Correction (ARC) System.

The receiver processes 3D movies and television when paired with a 3DTV and a 3D capable source component

The Microsoft Applied Sciences Group has developed a new lens (see photo) that enables viewers to enjoy 3D content without having to wear those dorky glasses. Writer Emil Protalinski explains how the Microsoft system works: The thin lens is placed behind a standard LCD panel, replacing the traditional backlight. The system then delivers 3D video to the viewer via two different images-one to the left eye and one to the right eye, regardless of where the viewer is sitting. A camera tracks the viewer, enabling the Wedge lens to steer light to specific areas of the screen.

This suburban showroom has helped this installation firm stay strong for 14 years.

Company owners Scott and Jennifer Ross opened the doors to Atlanta Home Theater in 1996 in the suburban city of Roswell, GA., in the greater Atlanta area. The company has survived two recessions, and it’s still going strong. Part of its success lies behind its well thought-out showroom, which was designed to appeal to clients of all budget levels. The rest of its success is driven by the firm’s commitment to honesty, 24-hour customer-service department and the esprit de corps that fuels the entire staff.

projectiondesign recently received an award at the SCN/InfoComm 2010 Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada for their FR12 Remote Light Source (RLS) DLP projector series. The projector won the Most Innovative Install-Grade Projector Award. Kristen Nelson, editor of SCN, presented the award to Anders Lokke who is the International Marketing & Communications Manager at projectiondesign.

Kristen explains, “This award is given to the most innovative installation grade projector in its class, and the awards program is specifically designed to recognize the industry’s great technology introductions during 2009.”

Beginning in late August, Sonos will have their Controller for iPad available on iTunes. When combined with Sonos ZonePlayers, music can be played all over the home. The Controller for iPad will be a free download with the following features:

Landscape and portrait modes—the iPad’s large screen makes controlling your music easier than ever, no matter how you turn it.
Multi-pane view—see your music menu, what is in your queue, as well as what is playing in every room. You also see all of your album art.
Fun and user-friendly—Quickly search for artists by typing on the virtual keyboard and browse through albums by pointing and flicking.

Finding new, profitable products is challenging. Enter the multi-panel video display. Video walls, which started in commercial sector, have found their way into residential club rooms, bars and media rooms, fulfilling the dreams of affluent, sports-minded clients who want their own ESPN Zone.

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. is looking for the industry’s best Lutron lighting and shade control projects around the world. The company is currently accepting entries for its 2010 Excellence Awards.

The winners will receive a recognition award, as well as a listing on
the Lutron website with the winning company logo.

Winners will be announced at the Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) Expo this year in Atlanta, Georgia. A total of ten awards will be presented at a special ceremony on September 23rd:

Digital Projection had a massive booth at this year’s InfoComm to show off “Precision Displays for EVERY Venue”. The company received the most tradeshow traffic and badge registrations ever.

Two new product lines were launched at the show including the single-chip E-Vision line and 3-chip HIGHlite Cine product line.  Below are some images from the Digital Projection booth at InfoComm 2010: