Multi-Media Solutions, Inc.Mike White, CTS, co-founded Multi-Media Solutions (MMS) in 1990. Based in Alcoa TN, withan additional sales office in Brentwood TN, the design and integration company offers audiovisualtechnology solutions for commercial, industrial, education and government markets.White, president/CEO of MMS, and governor-at-large of InfoComm International, noted thathis 23-person firm puts a greater emphasis on references than on sales. “It is our commitmentto integrity and delivery on that promise that has resulted in customers honoring us with areference,” he said.MMS is an InfoComm AVolution Gold Certified Company and a member of the USAV Gro<strong>up</strong>.Among the firm’s long-term clients are the University of Tennessee and Tennessee Board ofRegents schools’ Tennessee Titans. More recently, MMS has integrated large digital signageprojects at the University of Tennessee Football Hall of Fame, University of North CarolinaBasketball Museum, Gerdau Ameristeel and John Deere.For more information, go to www.m-media.com.THE COMPLETE AUDIOSYSTEM FOR CONFERENCING+++++MIC/LINE INPUTSLINE INPUTSOUTPUTSCONVERGE PRO 8i 8 4 0 0CONVERGE PRO 880 8 4 12 0CONVERGE PRO 840T 4 4 9 1CONVERGE PRO TH20 0 2 2 1NEW!CONVERGE PRO 880T 8 4 13 1TELCO CHANNELSCONVERGE PRO is the next-generation professional audio platform from ClearOne.Building on our legacy as Gentner with our industry-standard XAP® platform, theConverge Pro is a complete automatic audio mixer, echo canceller, audio processor,and matrix mixer.BRAND-NEW 880T: offers increased value and greater application flexibilityNext-generation audio: ClearOne HDConference technology with ultra-wide bandwidthecho cancellation that delivers the ultimate in audio clarity and performance forconferencing and mixing applicationsNetwork management: web-based control console, built-in Ethernet andUSB, SNMP, SMTP, remote diagnosticsSimplified configuration: drag-and-drop object database, rapid configurationprogramming softwareApplication flexibility: ground-breaking sound reinforcement feature set, andautomated push-to-talk microphone AEC functionVisit www.clearone.com/convergepro or call 1-800-945-7730 to learn more about Converge Pro.to create a memorable experience byusing golf champions as primary storytellers.People relate better to people,and there are so many great personalinterest stories in the history of thisgame.”Dramatic DisplaysThe nine multimedia exhibits at themuseum employ a wide range of display,audio and control technologies,selected to optimize visitors’ understandingand enjoyment of the uniquecontent.In the Introductory Theatre, TheSpirit of Championship Golf exploresthe physical, mental and emotionalskills required to play golf at thehighest level. This eight-minute videomontage includes historic footage andinterviews with USGA Championssuch as Hale Irwin, Peter Jacobsen,Nancy Lopez, Arnold Palmer and AnnikaSorenstam. High-definition videois displayed on a wall-mounted 65-inchSharp LCD panel. “To ensure s<strong>up</strong>erbaudio coverage, we surface-mountedthree slim Innovox SF404-R speakers,and concealed a Bag End subwooferinside a ported display case at the rearof the room,” reported Semmes.Mounted above the LCD flat panel isa microwave motion sensor adjustedto concentrate on the room’s centerand exclude any visitor traffic in thehallway. Once adequate motion is detected,the main event is started. “Visitorsseem to automatically focus theirattention when the music score begins,”noted Semmes. Ceiling-mountedmicrowave motion sensors are usedwith several exhibits and are tightlyfocused to the area directly in front ofa display to respond to visitors in theimmediate vicinity.The story of Francis Ouimet, America’sFirst Golf Hero, is presented inThe Dawn of American Golf gallery ona 90"x62" custom Da-Lite projectionscreen using a projectiondesign F20+projector (SXGA+) with a fixed, wideanglelens. “This gallery is partitionedby a tall display case forming two exhibitareas,” explained Semmes. “Thecustom Da-Lite perforated screen andtwo JBL C25 speakers are mounted ona specially fabricated steel frame that62 <strong>Sound</strong> & <strong>Communications</strong>www.soundandcommunications.com
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