Brand New from The Farm!!!

E-Commerce for ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS!!

http://www.join.localproav.com/
http://www.localproav.com/

The Farm is expanding your customer base to include EVERYONE ON EARTH. For those of you too busy, too tired, or just too overwhelmed, The Farm has created a marketplace on the net in which YOU get to do business with anyone you like on earth.

This marketplace is for YOU. The customers we attract via the finest search engine optimization plan around become YOUR CUSTOMERS. This website is a service . This is a VALUE ADD from a rep firm that truly values your business.

The Farm makes money when you buy and sell our stuff. We take a small piece of the action to finance this site…which you will see did not come cheap. This site is the real deal…not some hillbilly e-commerce in a box site.

SO, our cut is 7% for stuff we don’t rep….and for stuff we do rep we only take 4%. . That is less than Amazon, and we offer better search results. Give us a try. Signing up is FREE (for now). Eventually, if this is as successful as we think it will be, we will be charging a set up fee….so get rolling on this NOW.

If you have lots of stuff to put on our site, our team will help you import your data. If you have only a few items, our team will teach you how to get it done. In either case, there is nothing to lose.


Some quick FAQ’s

Is my company name gunna show up somewhere?
Your company name is listed with EACH ITEM YOU PUT ON THE SITE. These are YOUR customers, not The Farm’s.

Who is going to type all that crap in the boxes?
You are. We are going to get you piles of money that you get to keep.

Why should I do this instead Ebay…which is really cheap?
Ebay don’t do squat for Search Engine Optimization. We are all about Google Products. We love the Google….and the Google loves us back.

Just click on the Merchant Login section and SIGN UP TODAY.

What is there to lose?

The next phase of the internet is LOCAL business. Get in front of the wave TODAY. Click on the links above and take a tour. Give us a call if you have any questions at all...

What a Deal!

Community is pleased to announce a lower free freight threshold of only $500 for orders of DnD, MVP II and S-Series models beginning November 9, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Dealers who place a minimum net $500 order on these models are eligible to receive free surface freight under the terms of Community’s standard free freight policy.



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AT Charity Sale

Audio Technica
Charity Sale
Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
'nuf said.

1/2 off a DSP322ua

Just purchase a system that includes…

• One DSP 322ua processor
• Eight AD-C or AD-S loudspeakers
• Eight channels of CX amplification --Choose any mix of CX Series amplifiers, total channel count must be at least 8

…and receive a 50% discount on the DSP 322ua processor.*

clickable


*expires July 1, 2010

Grab a Forty

Today at www.audio-technica.com the new 40 Series microphones are introduced.

This includes Audio-Technica’s first-ever ribbon microphones, the AT4080 and AT4081; as well as two new condensers, the stereo AT4050ST and multi-pattern AT4047MP.

You won't be putting these forties in a bag!

The Farm adds CONEN to the SUITE....SWEET!

Check it out! CONEN Height Adjustable Stands.

Integration of an interactive

board into your system offers

several advantages!

• Increased ease of use

• Easily height adjustable at

any time

• Easily adjusted to

future changes such as a

new projector

• Additional whiteboard

wings available for more

writing surface

• The option of mobility

• No more shadowing

For you

• An interesting board

accessory adding true value

• Already installed systems

can easily be re-configured

• Modular system,

packaged as such, saving

valuable warehouse space

and transportation cost.

Call us today for Dealer Pricing, Project Registration Programs and MORE

Are you a Symetrix Master?

Syminar Online Master Class Announcement
Topic: Advanced Paging for SymNet Applications
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 23 – 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST
(Duration: Approx. 1:30 hrs)
Instructor: Ryan Curtright / Sr. Systems Support Engineer
This online webinar is open to any integrator, consultant or rep who is interested in
learning in-depth information about advanced paging for SymNet applications.
The course will demonstrate the ability of SymNet to reflect paging status using ARC-MIC
LED’s across a RS-485 network.
Topics covered include:
• Paging Signal Flow
• ARC-MIC Programming
• ARC LED Programming
• Advanced Control Signal Logic
To receive webinar access details please RSVP via email to Ryan Curtright:
rcurtright@symetrixaudio.com

Too Much Demo Gear!

Our job is to work for YOU. Our gear is YOUR GEAR!

Right now, in our barn, we have some amazing stuff to demonstrate for your customers. All you have to do is make the call. We haul it, we set it up, we bring snack-treats!

We have a Digital Projection Titan 1080p 10k lumen projector! Yours for the takin'...

How bout a 16 box QSC Wideline 8 Line Array (racks and stacks)?

Community Entasys Line Array Column Speaker System...awesome for difficult spaces.

Atlas Sound/Singlewire IP Speaker Clock/Bell/Intercom System

QSC K Series EVERYTHING 12's 10's Subs, 8's

Audio Technica Spectrapulse 7 wireless mic giddy-up!

Audio Technica IR Wireless Discussion System....ready to use!

Allen and Heath I-Live and I-live T Digital Audio Console/Snake Systems.

And so much more.

We come set it up. We take it down. We talk about it (or not)....all you have to do is point us in the right direction. Once again, WE DO EVERYTHING. Give us a call.

Symetrix August Tech Tip

Axiomtek Touch Panel Configuration for SymVue

The GOT-5100T-830 is a 10.4" Intel® Atom™-based fanless touch panel for use with SymVue technology. It adopts a modern, super sleek and fanless design and is equipped with a 10.4" TFT LCD as well as Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6 GHz processor.

SymVue is a real-time user control panel application that displays control screens exported from SymNet Designer 9.0 functioning as a multi-user, multi-point control environment for SymNet systems. SymVue runs on any Windows-compatible device, including touch screen enabled PCs and tablets, which run Vista or XP.

The process of creating a graphical user interface and exporting it to off-the-shelf control hardware represents a significant savings in time and money when compared to third party control systems.

The Axiomtek GOT-5100T-830 met the high standards in quality, appearance, responsiveness, as well as the ease of use and installation that is required of all products engineered by Symetrix.

Question: Will the Axiomtek touch panel PC function in a similar manner to other third party touch panel control systems?

Answer: Absolutely! With two "minor tweaks" during the initial set-up you can have the Axiomtek touch panel booting directly to SymVue, automatically connecting to the hardware, and seamlessly controlling any SymNet or Integrator Series system.

Setting up the Touch Panel PC for SymVue:
Note: These procedures will require a USB keyboard connected to the Touch Panel.

Set the Touch Panel to Boot When Power is Applied:

1. Press the DEL key during at boot.
2. Select "Chipset"->"South Bridge Configuration"->Restore on AC Power Loss" change default setting to "Power on".
3. Press the "F10" key to save and exit BIOS settings.

Set the Touch Panel to Boot Directly to SymVue:

1. Export SymVue file. On Panel Configuration page be sure to select:
   • Open to full screen mode
   • Keep SymVue on top of other windows
2. Using a USB drive, move the SymVue file to the root of C: drive. Example: C:\SymVue.svl
3. Open the registry editor: Start->Run->regedit.
4. Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->SOFTWARE->Microsoft->Windows->CurrentVersion->Run
5. Next, right click in the Run folder under all other string values and choose New->String Value and name it "SymVue" without the quotes.
6. Double click the SymVue String Value icon, when prompt opens, type in the location of the SymVue file from Step 2 for "Value data" field. Example: C:\SymVue.svl
7. Close the registry editor.

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Symetrix Master Class!

The next Symetrix online Master Class will be held tomorrow, Wednesday August 26, at 11:00am PDT. The topic is:
Hear the Difference, Know the Difference: AirTools 2x Digital Voice ProcessorThis online Master Class is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the 2x form and function. The host will be Ryan Curtright. To receive a link to attend please e-mail Ryan at rcurtright@symetrixaudio.com.

Q-SYS SOFTWARE...Its fun and its FREE

Q-Sys™ Designer 1.0 ReleaseThe Q-Sys Designer 1.0 software release is a free download from QSC Audio's website.

Download Q-Sys Designer 1.0 Q-Sys Designer software allows you to create designs for the Q-Sys Integrated System Platform. The system design environment was created specifically to be intuitive and easy to use. It is laid out without clutter or complicated, multi-level menus. You'll be able to apply your skills to designing the system – not figuring out the software.Q-Sys™ is a complete integrated system platform that encompasses everything from the audio input to loudspeakers. Q-Sys provides all the audio routing, processing, control and monitoring necessary for any facility while maintaining the audio quality and reliability QSC has come to be known for. Designed specifically for the rigorous requirements of large-scale applications, the power of Q-Sys is a logical choice for stadiums and arenas, attractions and theme parks, performing arts venues, transportation hubs, legislative and judicial chambers, hotels and casinos, houses of worship, corporate campuses, educational facilities or anywhere else the need exists for a powerful system-wide audio solution. Click here for more information about Q-Sys

Follow your FARM rep on TWITTER

Hey...it actually is kinda useful. Each FARM rep starts his/her day by posting where in Northern California, Northern Nevada, or Hawaii they will be working. For instance, Yesterday, I was in the "South Bay." That happened to mean Fremont. You can kinda see where we go. It isn't spam. It isn't noise. It is short, sweet, to the point and done.

Soon enough, we will beging tweeting price moves. We cannot share any private or confidential information with you on twitter, but we can suggest that you seek out updated price lists or any other documents when there is a change.

Just follow us, for cryin' out loud. If you don't have a twitter account, it takes 2 minutes to set one up. OH....and follow this blog too! We are acutally trying to SAVE you time and not litter your in-box with garbage..

Our twitter Usernames are

TheFarmJohnH
TheFarmJonS
TheFarmPhilK
TheFarmMarieH
TheFarmTaraw
TheFarmLarryL

Twitter is pretty cool.


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DVI Gear Joins up with THE FARM

The FARM AV has added a new member to the prestigious line card.

DVI GEAR brings us HDMI and DVI distribution, matrixing and cabling at a great price. From simple HDMI splitters to massive DVI Matricies, these guys do it all. They take all the hassles out of the dopy protection and Diplay identification hassles that go along with digital video.

Make sure and hit http://www2.dvigear.com/index.html

For certain, check out the HDMI to 5 wire converter. Now you can put up that 1080p projector and not have to pull new wire!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUDIO-TECHNICA ENHANCES ENGINEERED SOUND^® PRODUCT LINE WITH NEW CONTRACTOR PROGRAM

— Company extends value of Engineered Sound^® products for contractors and end users

with new five-year warranty, plus new freight options and extended terms for E.S. dealers —

STOW, OH, August 3, 2009 — As part of its ongoing commitment to the contractor/system integrator market sector, Audio-Technica, known worldwide as a leading producer of precision audio transducers and related items for over 45 years, announces that it is offering Engineered Sound contractors a new program for its Engineered Sound^® product line. As part of this initiative, Audio-Technica is offering new freight options and extended terms; the company has also expanded the warranty on its entire range of Engineered Sound products to five years.

The Audio-Technica Engineered Sound line is available only to the professional installed sound market via a network of specialized sound contractors and system integrators, as opposed to retail outlets. The Engineered Sound line builds on A-T’s commitment to offering the fixed installation/sound contracting market the highest performance products, featuring RoHS compliance, full UniGuard RFI immunity and the ability to meet international specifications.

Since their introduction, Engineered Sound microphones and accessories have been the first choice of leading contractors and system integrators for installation in churches, boardrooms and government meeting rooms, courtrooms, distance-learning facilities and other corporate installations. This contractor-exclusive line includes a wide assortment of UniGuard^® RFI-protected gooseneck, hanging, boundary, lavalier and handheld microphones.

The Engineered Sound line also includes Audio-Technica’s recently introduced ATCS-60 Infrared Conference System. The ATCS-60 is a fully self-contained wireless distributed audio system using infrared communications technology, designed for corporate, government and educational applications. Additionally, the Engineered Sound line also includes the industry’s first-ever ultra wideband wireless microphone system, Audio-Technica’s innovative SpectraPulse^®. Unlike traditional FM carrier-based systems, the award-winning SpectraPulse UWB Wireless Microphone System offers 14 simultaneous channels that operate flawlessly without RF turf wars, “white space” issues, frequency hunting/coordination or interference.

Tom George, the Director of Installations at Eighth Day Sound Systems, based out of Highland Heights, Ohio, stated, “Sound contracting products need to be extremely durable – basically bulletproof – since in most cases, an installation requires that they work for months or years on end. Audio-Technica’s Engineered Sound products always meet these demands in a major way, and the new extended warranty underscores Audio-Technica’s reliability and commitment to the fixed installation markets. This is why I continue to spec Audio-Technica for critical installations in boardrooms, corporate facilities and houses of worship.”

“Our new programs for the contractor-only Engineered Sound product line will benefit our E.S. dealers and end-users alike,” stated Greg Pinto, Audio-Technica VP of Marketing. “Extending the warranty on E.S. products to 5-years reflects the confidence the marketplace has in Audio-Technica products, while extending terms and freight programs show our commitment to solving the day-to-day difficulties faced by contractors and integrators in these difficult economic times. It’s a winning combination for everyone.”

—For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica products, contact

Karen Emerson, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow, OH 44224.

Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752; Web: www.audio-technica.com

A room with a SymVue

Did you know that SymVue has the ability to control any current Symetrix Integrator Series product?

A PDF is available here

You can also download example Site File templates for SymVue via the following links by opening them in Symnet:

Zone Mix 760 Example Site File

Automix Matrix 780 Example Site File

Website Upgrade - check it out!

Community has launched their new website - COMMUNITYPRO.COM - and it's pretty slick.

Must see: Support Drop down menu and the Products section.

Be sure you don't miss the cave install!

The Dealer Portal is Now Open!

The Symetrix Customer Center (Dealer Portal) is now available to all active Symetrix dealers.

Check out what you can do:

• Check on purchase orders
• View tracking information for shipped orders
• View and reprint invoices
• View outstanding balances
• Access Symetrix Price Lists, Data Sheets, Software etc.
  

To get signed up just send the e-mail addresses you wish to have access to your account to Brooke Macomber: sales@symetrixaudio.com

You are seriously CERTIFIABLE

Q-Sys Certification Training

QSC is pleased to offer Level 1 Certification training sessions for system designers and integrators. The training sessions are one day each and will be held at various locations around the world. There is no charge for the training.

During the training you will learn:

• Functions and capabilities of Q-Sys components
• Q-Sys system architecture
• Network tips for Q-Sys
• The meaning of life
• How to work with the Q-Sys Designer software
• How to use Q-Sys test and measurement tools
• How to deploy a Q-Sys design

The training duration will be one day but will be offered twice in order to help us keep class size down. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the sessions will last from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Some dates:
July 22 & 23 Dallas, TX
Aug 19 & 20 Costa Mesa, CA
Sep 22 & 23 New York, NY
Oct 21 & 22 Chicago, IL
Nov 18 & 19 Atlanta, GA


For more, including the Registration form, go to QSC's web site.

M-Vision hits in August at an 8k price point!

M-Vision 1080p-260 Series

Digital Projection International introduces the new M-Vision 1080p-260

Boasting:

• 3500 lumens.
• single lamp
• compact and lightweight chassis design
• extraordinary lens shift range - 30% horizontal and 120% vertical.
• throw range from .73 to 2.40:1
• two HDMI inputs
• RGB via D-15, component, composite and S-Video inputs
• bright, saturated image from a small-form single-chip display

Serious stuff with a silly price!! Look for this to be shipping some time in August.

Back on the Chain Gang

ARCs can be daisy-chained and fed power from the REMOTE ARCports of an ARC-PS, Control I/O, SymNet Express or Integrator Series product. As the length of the cable increases so does the resistive line loss, which lowers the voltage available at each subsequent ARC. The actual power drain on each ARC-2 output can vary substantially depending on the number of ARCs and the distance between them.

In order to assist with system design, Symetrix has made available a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to help system designers determine power requirements based upon cable length, number of ARCs, and the power supply to be used.

This spreadsheet can be downloaded from the Technical Support pages at: support.SymetrixAudio.com.