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New Products: February 2006

Turbosound sub-bass enclosure, Smart Technologies interactive whiteboard, Remaco IR extender, and more.

New Products: February 2006

Turbosound sub-bass enclosure, Smart Technologies interactive whiteboard, Remaco IR extender, and more.

Sub-bass enclosureIR extenderInteractive whiteboardVideoconferencing endpoints

Turbosound’s TSW-218 sub-bass enclosure consists of dual, 18-inch modular coupling horns designed for stadium, arena, and nightclub use in the sub-100 Hz frequency range. Each of the enclosure’s 18-inch transducers features a 5-inch-diameter voice coil and high-temperature, neodymium magnet structures. The TSW-218 offers 104 dB sensitivity, 135 dB continuous SPL, 4-ohm nominal impedance, and 1,200 W RMS power handling. The enclosure includes two Speakon NL4MP connectors, and is available in an installed version without handles or wheels. Price: $4,912. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Turbosound at +44-1403-711447 or at www.turbosound.com.

Targeted for use in office, conference room, and consumer applications, Remaco’s IRE-120 IR extender broadcasts IR signals through radio frequencies from one room to another via transmitter and receiver units. The extender features -95 dBm sensitivity, a 12 dBm power level, and operates at 434 MHz RF frequency. According to the company, the IRE-120 can transmit signals up to 75 feet. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Remaco at +65-6366-9266 or at www.remacotech.com.

Smart Technologies has released the Smart Board 600 Series interactive whiteboard, which is designed for large meeting room installations. The 600 Series is available in 48-, 64-, and 77-inch (pictured here) diagonal screen sizes. The whiteboard features two built-in 15 W speakers, Smart Board Software 9.1, a redesigned Smart pen tray, and a help button for access to a screen orientation feature and the company’s online training and support material. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available (all screen sizes). For more information, contact Smart Technologies at 888-427-6278 or at www.smarttech.com.

Tandberg has introduced the 6000 MXP Profile, 3000 MXP Profile, and Profile Set-top Package multimedia endpoints. Targeted at medium- to large-sized groups, the 6000 MXP Profile offers the Tandberg 6000 MXP codec, a 43- or 50-inch plasma display, a WAVE II camera, an integrated digital, 250 W amplifier, and a PC input cable with integrated audio input. The 3000 MXP Profile, which is designed for medium-sized groups, features the company’s 3000 MXP codec, a 43-inch plasma or 32-inch LCD display, a WAVE II camera, an integrated digital, 60 W amplifier, and a PC input cable with integrated audio input. Designed for medium- to small-sized groups, the Profile Set-top Package offers a 43-inch plasma or 32-inch LCD display with integrated audio, and integrates with any Tandberg MXP set-top unit. Price: N/A (all models). Availability: currently available (all models). For more information, contact Tandberg at 212-692-6500 or at www.tandberg.net.

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New Products: February 2006

Turbosound sub-bass enclosure, Smart Technologies interactive whiteboard, Remaco IR extender, and more.

Media entertainment playersRF student response systemFlat-panel displaysVideo mixer/seamless switcher

Targeted for use in public display applications, the CodexNovus HDCodex DML-250 (250 GB hard drive) and DML-1000 (1 TB hard drive, pictured here) media entertainment players enable users to play back interactive multimedia presentations combining video, audio, pictures, and graphics. The units support 480p, 720p, and 1080p video modes, as well as MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (including .TS), MPEG-4 (including FFMPEG), XVID, LIBAVC, and DIVX video codecs. The DML-1000 includes two analog (channel stereo) and two digital (coaxial and optical) audio outputs. Price: N/A (DML-250); $4,999 (DML-1000). Availability: currently available (both models). For more information, contact CodexNovus at 217-351-4819 or at www.codexnovus.com.

GTCO CalComp has released the InterWrite PRS RF student response system, which consists of a receiver and up to 2,000 handheld transmitters. The RF system features a two-line LCD display, which allows students to see their answers and receive confirmation of transmission. The system supports multiple question types, including numeric, multiple choice, and true/false. Price: $2,400 (including receiver, 32 transmitter units, and InterWrite PRS software). Availability: currently available. For more information, contact GTCO CalComp at 800-344-4723 or at www.gtcocalcomp.com.

Sony has released the 32-inch FWD-32LX1R and 40-inch FWD-40LX1 (pictured here) flat-panel LCD displays, and the 50-inch FWD-50PX2 plasma display. Targeted for use in retail and hospitality applications, both LCD displays offer a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, the company’s WEGA Engine digital processing system, and S-LCD panels designed for improved black level reproduction and gradation, according to the company. Targeted for use in office lobbies or reception areas, the plasma display features a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, DVI-HDCP, and dual option slots. Price: $2,100 (FWD-32LX1R); $4,400 (FWD-40LX1); $3,900 (FWD-50PX2). Availability: currently available (all models). For more information, contact Sony at 800-222-7669 or at www.sony.com.

Analog Way’s DiVentiX is a computer and video high-resolution mixer/seamless switcher targeted for use in large-venue presentations and rental & staging applications. The unit includes two SDI inputs, two HD-SDI inputs and two HD-SDI outputs, and one DVI input and two DVI outputs. DiVentiX offers three operation modes: Mixer Mode scales all sources and performs seamless switching transitions between any two inputs; Edge Blending Mode drives two video projectors for horizontal or vertical edge blending; and Native Matrix Mode switches any of the eight inputs to any of the two outputs. Price: $16,900. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Analog Way at 212-269-1902 or at www.analogway.com.

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New Products: February 2006

Turbosound sub-bass enclosure, Smart Technologies interactive whiteboard, Remaco IR extender, and more.

Audioconferencing systemsModular digital audio system controller

Targeted for use in medium-sized, single-room installations with up to nine microphones, ClearOne Communications’ Converge 560 and 590 professional audioconferencing systems offer microphone distribution boxes that convert analog mic signals to digital data on a single Cat5 cable. The systems enable users to connect up to nine wireless, tabletop, button, or podium mics using XLR connectors. Each system includes a dedicated wired or wireless controller, and can interface with video codec systems and serial controllers. Available in two models, the Converge 560 features two mic distribution boxes with three XLR connectors per box, an audio mixer, and a wired or wireless controller. The Converge 590 also includes a third mic distribution box. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available (both models). For more information, contact ClearOne Communications at 800-945-7730 or at www.clearone.com.

The NetMax N8000 modular digital audio system controller from Electro-Voice is fully customizable, and can be networked with multiple units for use in larger sound systems. The 2RU rack space unit can be configured into one of six matrix layouts, and provides up to 32 channels of digital audio. The N8000 offers the company’s IRIS-NET version 2 protocol, which enables users to choose distributed or central processing. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Electro-Voice at 952-884-4051 or at www.electro-voice.com.

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New Products: February 2006

Turbosound sub-bass enclosure, Smart Technologies interactive whiteboard, Remaco IR extender, and more.

Digital signage softwareDigital document camera

3M Digital Signage has released version 2.0 of its FRED Network digital signage software, which is designed to distribute media files, schedule playlists, and monitor a network of digital signs from computers connected to the Internet. The software’s Active Information Modules enable users to schedule live content feed updates such as local weather, stocks, news, and sports. Current FRED Network 1.1 users will receive automatic upgrades to the new software when they log into their 3M Digital Signage accounts. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact 3M Digital Signage at 888-460-8060 or at www.3mdigitalsignage.com.

Targeted for use in education, corporate, and courtroom applications, the Justice Visions JV-850K professional digital document camera from Alliance International features a progressive-scan CCD camera with 850,000 pixels, 16X optical zoom (plus 10X digital zoom), and USB 2.0 image capture. The document camera offers a plug-in mouse for annotation and image function control, a rotating camera head, a full backlight for displaying transparencies, RS232 connectivity, and a 30 f/s refresh rate. The unit is available in a silver and black finish. Price: $2,495. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Alliance International at 858-558-2030 or at www.alliance-intl.com.

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New Products: February 2006

Turbosound sub-bass enclosure, Smart Technologies interactive whiteboard, Remaco IR extender, and more.

SubwooferAV device controllersCat5 VGA extendersBoundary condenser mic

Designed for use in houses of worship, performing arts centers, and live music applications, the DTS-20 Tower of Power subwoofer from Danley Sound Labs offers an 18 Hz to 150 Hz frequency range (-3 dB), a maximum output of 122 dB SPL, and 95 dB SPL sensitivity. Featuring a single, long-excursion, 12-inch driver, the DTS-20 has a 500 W continuous input power rating and a 1,000 W program input power rating. Price: $2,998. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Danley Sound Labs at 770-535-0204 or at www.danleysoundlabs.com.

Calypso’s ION Series of pro AV device controllers offers serial, Ethernet, relay, general-purpose, and IR inputs and outputs. Based on the company’s c_Link integrated event database architecture protocol, each Ethernet-ready controller enables the use of standard programs such as Microsoft Word or PowerPoint as control interface tools. The ION-e features one bi-directional RS232 serial port, four IR outputs, two IR inputs, two general-purpose relay outputs, and an IR receiver that stores codes for remote controls. The ION-4s offers four bi-directional serial ports. The ION-8i includes eight general-purpose inputs and one Ethernet bi-directional serial port. The ION-16i features 16 general-purpose inputs and one bi-directional serial port. Price: $599 to $759. Availability: currently available (all models). For more information, contact Calypso at 715-381-1646 or at www.calypsocontrol.com.

TV One has introduced the 1T-VGA-CAT, 1T-VGA-CAT-XL, 1T-VGA4-CAT-TXL, and 1T-VGA8-CAT-TXL transmitters and the 1T-VGA-CAT-RXL receiver, which are designed to send VGA signals over long distances via standard Cat5 cables. The 1T-VGA-CAT transmitter encodes and decodes VGA signals with resolutions up to 1280×1024 into a bitstream for remote viewing using one Cat5 cable. The 1T-VGA-CAT-XL doubles the range of operation to 1,180 feet, and also offers VGA loop-through. For applications with multiple displays, the 1T-VGA4-CAT-TXL and 1T-VGA8-CAT-TXL feed four and eight Cat5 cables, respectively. Each transmitter requires the 1T-VGA-CAT-RXL receiver, which offers independent equalization and gain control. Price: $295 (1T-VGA-CAT); $395 (1T-VGA-CAT-XL); $265 (1T-VGA4-CAT-TXL); $345 (1T-VGA8-CAT-TXL); $245 (1T-VGA-CAT-RXL). Availability: currently available (all models). For more information, contact TV One at 859-282-7303 or at www.tvone.com.

Targeted for use in worship centers, conference tables, and stage floors, the Astatic 930VPW is a variable pattern, surface-mount boundary condenser microphone featuring a switch-selectable, 12 dB/octave, high-pass filter and cardioid, supercardioid, figure eight, and omnidirectional patterns. The 930VPW is available with a die-cast zinc base and perforated screen construction with a foam filter located under the steel screen to suppress pops and wind noise. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Astatic at 800-421-3161 or at www.astaticinstalled.com.

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New Products: February 2006

Turbosound sub-bass enclosure, Smart Technologies interactive whiteboard, Remaco IR extender, and more.

Digital DVI matrix routersMicroportable projectorsAcoustical treatment productsMicroportable projectors

PureLink has released the DS-1818M (18 inputs, 18 outputs) and the DS-99M (nine inputs, nine outputs) digital DVI matrix routers. Both systems support display resolutions from 480i to 1080p, a maximum bandwidth of single-link 1.65 Gb/s, and digital TMDS and RGB signal types. Each model offers manual front panel control and IR remote control, as well as RS232C and LAN connectivity. The units feature 29-pin DVI-I female connector types. Price: $29,999 (DS-1818M); $19,999 (DS-99M). Availability: currently available (both models). For more information, contact PureLink at 201-488-3232 or at www.purelinkav.com.

Designed for portable presentation use in education and small- to medium-sized business applications, the TDP-S8U and TDP-T9U microportable projectors from Toshiba feature S-video and composite inputs and audio input/output capabilities. The TDP-S8U (pictured here) offers native SVGA (800×600) resolution, 1,800 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, while the TDP-T9U features native XGA (1024×768) resolution, 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. Both projectors weigh 4.4 pounds. Price: $799 (TDP-S8U); $1,099 (TDP-T9U). Availability: currently available (both models). For more information, contact Toshiba at 800-631-3811 or at www.toshiba.com.

Auralex Acoustics has introduced its pArtScience acoustical treatment solutions, which combine sound control capabilities with contemporary design. The pArtScience SpaceArray diffusors feature a solid-wood design and use a seemingly random arrangement to evenly distribute sound. Designed to absorb unwanted room reflections, AudioTile is a customizable solution available in hundreds of design configurations. Made of paulownia wood, the SpaceCoupler creates a big sound in a small room without requiring custom design and remodeling, according to the company. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available (all models). For more information, contact Auralex Acoustics at 317-842-2600 or at www.auralexacoustics.com.

Designed for business and education applications, the XD205U and SD205U microportable projectors from Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America offer a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, and DLP technology. The XD205U (pictured here) offers XGA (1024×786) resolution, while the SD205 features SVGA (800×600) resolution. Both projectors weigh 5.3 pounds, and feature 32 dB operation. Price: $1,995 (XD205U); $1,295 (SD205U). Availability: currently available (both models). For more information, contact Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America at 888-307-0349 or at www.mitsubishi.com.

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New Products: February 2006

Turbosound sub-bass enclosure, Smart Technologies interactive whiteboard, Remaco IR extender, and more.

Line array configuration softwarePower conditioning cordsWireless networking productsHDTV tuner/DVR

TCS Audio has released EASE Focus software for its model TL1200 line array. The software is a 2D, acoustic simulation program that enables users to configure and model line arrays. It calculates the array’s dimensions, weight, and center of gravity to determine correct pick points and hang angles. The EASE Focus software and TCS Audio line arrays are designed to be used in arenas, theaters, amphitheaters, and outdoor events. Price: free to download from the company’s website. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact TCS Audio at 800-403-4484 or at www.tcsaudio.com.

The Stratus 52, Aurora 52, Electra 52, Silver Electra 52, and Gold Electra 52 power conditioning cords from Wireworld are designed for use with AV components. According to the company, the cords’ flat geometry is designed to minimize unwanted power line noise and harmonics. All models feature two low-impedance copper shields, and are available in 2- and 3-meter lengths. Price: $99.99 Stratus 52 (2-meter length); $179.95 Aurora 52 (2-meter length); $359.95 Electra 52 (2-meter length); $699.95 Silver Electra 52 (2-meter length); $1,995.95 Gold Electra 52 (2-meter length). Availability: currently available (all models). For more information, contact Wireworld at 954-680-3848 or at www.wireworldcable.com.

Netgear’s RangeMax 240 line of wireless networking products includes the WPNT834 wireless router, the WPNT511 wireless notebook adapter, and the WPNT121 USB 2.0 adapter. The WPNT834 (pictured here) offers transmission speeds up to 240 Mb/s, and its Spatial Multiplexing technology enables transmission of multiple wireless streams of data on a single wireless channel. The WPNT511 notebook adapter and WPNT121 USB 2.0 adapter are designed to connect the WPNT834 router to PC card (CardBus) slots and USB ports. Price: $199 (WPNT834); $129 (WPNT511); N/A (WPNT121). Availability: currently available (all models). For more information, contact Netgear at 408-907-8000 or at www.netgear.com.

Contemporary Research’s IP-HDVR HDTV tuner and digital video recorder (DVR) can be controlled via Ethernet, RS232, IR, and onboard webpage connectivity. The unit displays high- and standard-definition video signals, including component, RGB, DVI, composite, and S-video. As an HDTV tuner, the unit supports ATSC and NTSC broadcasts from off-air antenna and cable RF inputs. The tuner also decodes clear-cable, digital QAM channels, and controls external analog cable boxes for subscription-based programming. The unit’s DVR function offers a 120 GB hard drive for recording and displaying digital video from IEEE-1394 ports as well as upscaled analog video from two AV inputs. Price: N/A. For more information, contact Contemporary Research at 888-972-2728 or at www.contemporaryresearch.com.

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New Products: February 2006

Turbosound sub-bass enclosure, Smart Technologies interactive whiteboard, Remaco IR extender, and more.

Universal wall mountMultimedia graphics deskUltra-portable projector

Chief Manufacturing has introduced the PLP-U universal Pull-N-Tilt wall mount for large, flat-panel TVs measuring 37 to 65 inches diagonal, and weighing up to 200 pounds. The PLP-U features Chief’s Q-Latch Mounting System for installation. The wall mount also offers built-in lateral shift that provides up to 4 inches of left and right movement, and an easy-grip handle for bottom pullout, which locks for 3 inches of cable access. Price: $299. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Chief Manufacturing at 800-582-6480 or at www.chiefmfg.com.

Winsted’s Dual Cabinet Graphics Desk with LCD mount is designed for multimedia editing applications where multiple LCD displays are viewed simultaneously. The desk includes a 72-inch wide surface, a built-in LCD mount that holds up to eight 20-inch displays, and dual rack cabinets, which offer 14U of rack space for components. The graphics desk is finished in a black granite laminate, and is available with multiple contour trims and accent colors. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Winsted at 800-447-2257 or at www.winsted.com.

Designed for portable presentation applications, Microtek’s 7.8-pound CX6 DLP projector offers XGA (1024×768) resolution, 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. The projector features inputs for video or graphics, including DVI, a DVI-to-VGA adapter for analog PC, composite, component, and S-video connection. For audio, the CX6 offers built-in composite RCA and stereo mini-jack capabilities. The unit also includes digital keystone correction of up to ±15 degrees. Price: $999. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Microtek at 310-687-5800 or at www.microtek.com.

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