Radial JDX Reactor
Radial Engineering’s JDX Reactor module is
a combination speaker simulator and direct
recording interface designed for the 500
series format. The JDX Reactor module is
designed to capture both the sound of the
guitar head and the speaker cabinet. This is
achieved by introducing a reactive load that
not only captures the sound of the head, but
the back-electromagnetic impulse from the
loudspeaker.
BitWise BC1
BitWise’s BC1 automation
controller is a new addition
to the BitWise Controls
platform. Featuring expanded
hardware interfaces and new
automation features, the BC1
can be the primary controller
for any installation, and can co-exist with additional BC1 and BC4
controllers.
Crestron DigitalMedia 8G+
Crestron’s DM-RMC-SCAL ERC
receiver and room controller
serves as a DM 8G+ receiver
and room controller and provides
a single HDMI. DM-RMCSCAL
ER-C accepts any video source, from
standard 480i to HD 1080p60 with deep color, plus
all computer sources, and scales them for a high-definition viewing
experience in every room. Featuring 3D to 2D conversion, 3D content
can be fed simultaneously to separate 3D and 2D displays.
Sanyo PLC-XR251
IAVI has announced that it is selling Sanyo’s PLC-XR251 XGA projector
for $299 per unit. IAVI is stocked with over 500 of these projectors
and, in an effort to clean up inventory, has priced them $400 below
MSRP. The PLC-XR251 is a compact, fully portable XGA Projector with
2,600 ANSI lumens. Not much larger than a laptop PC, the PLC-XR251
weighs less than 5.7 pounds and delivers true XGA picture quality.
Audio Authority SF-16
Audio Authority’s SF-16
SonaFlex 16-channel digital
amplifier blends amplification,
flexible audio configurations,
and open control capability.
Designed and built in the U.S. with the custom installer in mind,
the SF-16 sports 60 watts per channel at eight ohms and 80 watts at
four ohms. The SF-16 includes two FlexPort Cat-5 audio ports, which
accept various Audio Authority wallplates.
Hosa Pro Speaker Cables
Hosa Technology’s Pro Speaker Cables feature 14
AWG oxygen-free copper conductors for
enhanced signal clarity and a black PVC
jacket for durability, flexibility, and
low visibility on stage. Hosa Pro
Speaker Cables are available with
REAN Loudspeaker connectors by
Neutrik. Both loudspeaker and .25-
inch TS connectors are available in this
product line.
JBL Commercial Solutions Amplifier
JBL’s commercial series CSA-
2120 power amplifier provides
front-end amplification and a
switch mode universal power
supply. An auto-standby mode
allows the amplifier to save energy
by disabling the amplifier pulse width
modulation generator when there is no input
signal. The CSA-2120 also features thermal and low-voltage auto protection.
The amplifier includes two
optional accessories, a mounting
kit and transformer module.
The mount kit allows for installation
into a cabinet or wall, and
if a loudspeaker system requires
higher impedance, the transformer
module can be connected
to obtain impedance matching.
Community dSPEC226
Community Professional Loudspeakers’
dSPEC226 loudspeaker
processor employs
both a high-speed SHAR C DSP
and a Xilinx Spartan FPGA .
The dSPEC offers a four input
by six output fixed-chain DSP
architecture that includes two
by six native analog I/Os. Various
expansion cards are available
to provide two additional
analog inputs, two AES3 dualchannel
digital inputs, or eight
CobraNet inputs and outputs.
Additional expansion cards will
become available as new digital
audio networking protocols gain
market acceptance.
Runcos LightStyle Series
Runco’s LS-1 LightStyle DLP projector
is a single-chip 1080p DLP projector
that is an alternative for homeowners
that want a high performance video
option for watching TV or movies, but
also want the color depth and picture quality
for console gaming, internet browsing, or streaming video and movies via
a set-top box. The LS-1 uses Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology
to deliver color and detail and achieves deep black levels and significant
contrast, well above 10:000:1.
Christie J Series
Driven by a Xenon illumination
system, the Christie J Series offers
three resolutions, SXGA +, HD, and
WUXGA , and lenses with intelligent
lens system functionality. The Mirage
models of the Christie J Series
platform are high-performance, active
stereo projectors with 3D performance. Easy to set
up and configure, these models are compact, yet powerful and flexible.
Telecast Fiber Systems TR6442i
Telecast Fiber Systems’ TR 6442i
(CommLink) is a fiber optic transceiver
system designed to carry
two intercom channels over a single
strand of fiber spanning distances
of more than 40 kilometers. The
CommLink features auto-nulling
hybrid technology, making it easy to interface to industry-standard party
line and matrix-style intercom systems.
Kordz PRS Series
Kordz’s PRS Series HDMI cables include the ProGrip HDMI connector
for securely seated installation, as well as an industrial-inspired all-metal
connector shell, which has been miniaturized to fit through a .75-inch
conduit. Redmere active technology enables high speed HDMI performance
in lengths to 18 meters or 59 feet. The new PRS Series features a balance
of around three kilograms (6.6 pounds) of extraction force.
Extron MPA 152 ENERGY STAR Qualified Amplifier
Extron Electronics’ MPA 152 ENERG Y STAR
qualified, integrated mini power amplifier
features an Extron Class D amplifier design
with patented Class D ripple suppression
technology, which provides a smooth audio
waveform and an improvement in signal
fidelity over conventional Class D designs.
This Extron exclusive, high efficiency design
allows the amplifier to be fan-less and operate in environments with
little or no ventilation.
BTX Pro Plate and Panel Designer Software
BTX Technologies has introduced new
custom options for its BTX Pro Plate
and Panel Designer software and
wall plates. The latest version of the
company’s free software allows customers
to select from custom options
such as laminated aluminum color wall plates, formed anodized aluminum
plates, and anti-bowing flanged heavy-duty panels.
Vutec SilverStar 3D-P
Vutec’s SilverStar 3D-P is engineered and balanced for HD, 2D, and 3D.
Delivering the ultimate in picture quality, providing bright vivid colors,
ultra high gain, high contrast, and a seamless curved wide viewing area
up to 181-inches diagonal (in 2:35:1). SilverStar 3D-P performance
begins with its silver-based material to provide passive 3D and 2D performance.
This technology increases color saturation while expanding
contrast in controlled or uncontrolled lighting environments.
Savant Telephony Solution
Savant Systems’ Telephony Solution offers several handset
options including wired or digital enhanced cordless telecommunications
wireless models
and an integrated
family of communication
endpoints,
including
Apple’s telephony-enabled iPad,
iPhone, and iPod touch. Savant’s
flexible and scalable telephony
solution is based upon the Savant
PBX Server (private branch
exchange) and delivers full-duplex
communication capabilities.
Structured Cable Products
Crest-8G Cable
Structured Cable Products’
Crest-8G is a high performance
cable that delivers in data networking
and high definitional AV
signal distribution applications.
The Crest-8G cable supports
1080p HD video with deep color
and 1,920 x 1,200 WUXGA
computer signals, plus HD 7.1
multichannel audio and ethernet
control signals up to 330 feet,
all in a single wire and without
the use of repeaters.
Electro-Voice Live X loudspeaker
Electro-Voice’s Live X series of portable
powered and passive loudspeakers
comprise three powered and four passive
models. Features include lightweight,
durable plywood cabinets; best-inclass
SPL output, power-handling, and
frequency response; and clean, stackable designs. Three Live X cabinets
are available: two full-range loudspeakers and a matching subwoofer.
Epson PowerLite 1221 and 1261W
Epson’s PowerLite 1221 features XGA resolution and the Power-
Lite 1261W delivers high-definition, widescreen WXGA resolution
to fully utilize the capabilities of widescreen notebooks. In addition,
both projectors offer 2,800
lumens of color and white light
output. The PowerLite 1221
and 1261W features include
flexible setup capabilities such
as automatic vertical keystone,
easy-slide technology, and a
horizontal keystone adjustment
slider for image alignment.
Symetrix Room Combine 788
Symetrix’s Room Combine 788
combines up to eight microphones
and four background
music sources in as many as
eight different rooms. What
sets the Room Combine 788
apart from other room combine
solutions is its ability to easily
create custom room configurations
and combinations using
free Windows-based software.
Moreover, the configurations
and combinations are visual and
intuitive: creating the rooms
amounts to drawing rectangles
on a grid that can then be customized
with names and combined
with the click of a mouse.
Laird Technologies Phantom
TRA3513
Laird Technologies’ Phantom
antenna product line includes the
TRA3513 antenna series, which
covers the frequency range of
351-366 megahertz. Measuring
only 3.5 inches tall, the antenna’s
design features both vertical
and horizontal polarization
components.
MC2 Audio Launches E100 Amplifier
MC2 Audio’s E100 amplifier is the first fourchannel
proprietary class-D switchmode amplifier
to be developed by MC2. Designed to run cool
even in the most difficult working environments, the E100 can deliver
2,800 watts into four ohms with all channels driven from a 2U, 11.8kg
chassis. Technology includes a hybrid dual loop feedback system for
load independent, accurate audio reproduction,
an active energy steering circuit, custom drive
circuitry, and magnetic components to ensure
highly efficient, high power, low impedance operation.
RTW SurroundControl Series
RTW’s SurroundControl series has been fully updated to conform to the
latest EBU/ITU loudness regulations.
The new LRA instrument
that has been added to its software
combines the measurement
and visualization of two
critical loudness parameters.
Combining control, analysis, and
monitoring of eight-channel 5.1
to 7.1 surround sound into one
single system, the Surround-
Control 31900 is a compact,
3-RU rack-mountable module
that fits into half the space of
a standard 19-inch installation
rack for waveform monitors.
Middle Atlantic Products
BGR Series
Middle Atlantic Products’
BGR Series racks feature
space efficiency and
strength. Primary
benefits of
the BGR Series
design include
time and labor
savings, installation
and field flexibility,
superior cable
management, and high flow/
low energy DC cooling options.
Core to the BGR Series racks
enhanced functionality is the
LeverLock interior management
system, which facilitates mounting
of small devices along the
rack interior sides, and advanced
cabling management.
NEC E Series
NEC Display Solutions has
enhanced its entry-grade E Series
large-screen displays to provide
a cost-effective digital signage
solution. The E Series models now
include RS-232C to allow control
from external equipment, synchronization
of multiple displays,
and easy remote management.
Yamaha StageMix 2.0 iPad App
Yamaha’s StageMix 2.0 is available free
download from the Apple iTunes store.
StageMix 2.0 upgrades include control of
head amp gain for each input channel and
scene memory management. A number
of additional functions complement the
existing array of controls, including on/
off, parametric EQ’s and channel cue, sends on faders, mix master faders,
mix bus on/off, last cue/mix cue mode, clear all cues, and graphic EQ’s.
Powersoft Ottocanali 1204
Powersoft’s Ottocanali 1204
eight-channel power amplifier is
designed to meet the demands of
audio professionals working in fixed
installation applications. At only a
single rack space and standard depth,
the Ottocanali 1204 provides eight
channels with 160 watts each at four
ohms, and 80 watts each at eight ohms, respectively. Within the one
rack space, Powersoft includes optional plug-in output transformers.
AMX NXV-CPI
AMX’s NXV-CPI control phone
interface enables AMX control
capabilities through two popular
Cisco IP phones transforming them
into user interfaces for controlling
an AMX environment. The NXV-CPI,
when paired with a NetLinx controller, allows Cisco phone users to gain
a basic level of control with minimal investment in new infrastructure.
AKG DMS 70 Digital Wireless Microphone System
AKG’s DMS 70 digital wireless
microphone system
operates in the 2.4GHz ISM
band. The entire DMS 70
package includes: AKG’s DSR 70 receiver, DPT 70 digitalpocket transmitter
and DHT 70 digital handheld transmitter wireless mic, as well as a DSR
70 rack mount kit and power supply and other accessories. All DMS 70
devices are available separately and in packages that include the vocal set
dual, instrumental set dual, and vocal/instrumental Set Dual. The DMS 70
features bidirectional communication between the transmitter and receiver
and dynamic frequency selection that provides intelligent operation.
Bosch Plena Easy Line Economy
Bosch’s Plena Easy Line Economy
mixer amplifiers are available in three
power configurations (60 watts,
120 watts, and 240 watts). The
Plena mixer amplifiers combine a
simple user interface with premium
paging and playback performance.
Each model’s four mic/line inputs
are switchable between microphone level and line level sensitivity. The
inputs are balanced but may also be used unbalanced. Onboard phantom
power allows condenser microphones to be used. Input channel one can
take priority over all other microphone and music inputs, and can be
activated by contact closure on the push to talk.
Snell Centra Vite
Snell’s Centra Vite is a new
router control and configuration
tool that simplifies
the setup of router installations
and speeds them into
operation. Centra Vite is
provided free with all Snell Nucleus controlled routers. A selection
of default configurations allows operators to begin using their Snell
routers immediately upon delivery, changing simple settings such as
size and control port protocols.
Bag End IPD12E
Bag End Loudspeaker Systems’ IPD12E is a self-processed and
self-powered double 12-inch
extended low frequency bass
system, featuring two 12-inch
drivers closely coupled to the
internal 1,000 watt Minima-
One amplifier, including
onboard Infra processing. The
internal Minima-One amplifier
incorporates a high efficiency
low power consumption green
design with advanced digital
switching to automatically
accept any line voltage from 88
to 270 volts.
L-Acoustics ARCS II
L-Acoustics’ AR CS II constant
curvature line source uses wavefront
sculpture technology in a
constant curvature line source
solution. Intended for medium
to large rental productions, the
bi-amplified AR CS II enclosure
is based on a two-way active
design and offers a number of
improvements over the previous
generation, primarily L-Acoustics
K1 grade transducers for
increased SPL and lower weight.
beyerdynamic Classis
The Classis series of microphones
from beyerdynamic feature
gooseneck and boundary
microphones for table or overhead
installations. They feature
Scudio technology that includes
electronic and mechanical
characteristics to eliminate
unwanted interferences by
wireless mobile devices. The
high gain before feedback of the
gooseneck microphones allows
a higher volume of the PA system.
The quality check ensures
minor tolerances resulting in
a continuous volume of the
microphones.