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Alcorn McBride Helps Las Vegas’s New Mob Museum Tell Both Sides of the Story

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

There are two sides to every story, as the tag line for the Mob Museum in Las Vegas reminds us, and Alcorn McBride is helping the city’s newest attraction tell the tales of both organized crime and law enforcement.  The Mob Museum is utilizing a full inventory of Alcorn McBride equipment for audio, video and show control throughout its historic 1930’s location, a former federal courthouse and post office.

The museum, which opened in February, showcases the notorious battle between organized crime and law enforcement with high-tech theater presentations, iconic artifacts – including the actual brick wall from the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre – and interactive exhibits and environments, including FBI wiretap surveillance and weapons training.  The project was designed by Ray Kent, Westlake Reed LeskoskyAVI-SPL was the primary AV integrator, with programming support by Kevin Ruud.  Ryan Markus and Nester Ramos, Mob Museum’s AV/IT staff, handle ongoing maintenance and system programming.

InfoComm Preview: See us at Booth C9225!

Monday, June 11th, 2012

Alcorn McBride Inc. will be making headlines at InfoComm 2012 by introducing three important products, announcing a product upgrade and hosting a Manufacturer’s training session and cutting-edge technology seminar.  The company’s booth, C9225, will be located in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

In product news, TourTraXX, RideTraxx and AMI/O will make their debut at InfoComm and ShowTouch for Apple iPad will get an update.

A GPS-triggered multi-channel vehicle audio player designed for up to 16 audio tracks, TourTraXX is ideal for pre-recorded bus tours, trolleys, shuttles and trams.  It stores clips in MP3 format on CompactFlash for a rugged, reliable and maintenance-free solution to playback needs.  It is lightweight (4 lbs.), sized to fit almost anywhere and, with no moving parts, works in high-vibration environments.  Once programmed with the free and easy to use GPS Builder, TourTraXX steps through cues automatically as it moves through defined geographical zones.

Show Control Training at InfoComm 2012

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

On Friday, June 15th from 1:00-2:30pm we are hosting a training session on Show Control. It is an introductory level session, focusing on V16Pro/V4Pro show control programming and Touch, our easy-to-use graphical user interface software.  The 90 minute course is approved for 1 CTS RU.  Please call or email me at loren@alcorn.com for more details.

If you need a Free VIP Exhibits Pass to InfoComm 2012, please use our code ALC700 when prompted for online registration.

Jeremy Scheinberg, our COO, is an instructor this year presenting on the topic of Mobile Technology.  His session, Personalized Experiences in a Group Environment is on Thursday from 2:20-4:30pm.  If you are interested, please visit the InfoComm Education Page for more details.

Heading to Las Vegas for NAB

Sunday, April 15th, 2012

That time of year again!  Scott, Jeremy, Larry, Jim and I are heading to the NAB Show.

The show floor opens Monday at 9am.  If you are in town, please let us know.  We’ve got a few extra badges if you’d like to see us.  We are showing the SetPlayer line and MediaFlow software. 

Our focus in on Broadcast here, but show control is never far…our V16 Pro is running the Sony booth this year!

Alcorn McBride Manufacturer Training

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

We will host a free training session for our show control products in Orlando on May 4 from 9 am to 4 pm.  Seating is limited, so those interested in attending are encouraged to reserve a spot by calling Kara Camp at 407-296-5800.

The full-day training session is designed for Technicians/Programmers and will feature Intermediate level training on Alcorn McBride’s V16 Pro/V4 Pro line of controllers, WinScriptLive!, Touch and ShowTouch.

You will experience a hands-on learning environment that spans our Pro line of show controllers, WinScriptLive! and Touch interface design software.  You will gain a broad and deep understanding of how the tools work together to deliver easy to use, maintenance-free show control solutions.

Alcorn McBride featured in SVC Podcast

Friday, March 16th, 2012

Ryan McCurdy, Historic Tours of America, is interviewed by SVC in this podcast.  It’s a fun interview!

Image credit: HistoricTours.com

Click here to listen:  SVC Podcast

From Charles Read of Blooloop: Theme Park Reflections

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

At IAAPA, Charles Read caught up with Steve Alcorn and Peter Ed to chat about the past and future of the Themed Entertainment Industry.  Results?  A fun and insightful article from two industry veterans.

Read the interview here: Theme Park Reflections: A Conversation with Steve Alcorn and Peter Ed

Alcorn McBride Corporate Event

Friday, September 16th, 2011

ITEC stars in this install at the Give Kids the World Village in Orlando

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Lighting and Sound America covers the story:  Click HERE to read the article.

Alcorn McBride gear featured in ProAV Profile

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Brand Experience, Inter-tain Productions, and the Todd W. Hall Co created this unique AV sculpture for Lockheed Martin.  Alcorn McBride’s Digital Binloop HD and a V16Pro show controller were selected for control and playback.  What a creative idea!  Dan Daley features this install in the latest edition of ProAV.  Click here to read it:  This Wall is Round