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Technology Furniture

Despite the wonders of today’s tech gear, its functionality depends a great deal on how it is set up to interface with the humans who operate it. The technology furniture that is selected and how it is itself configured and installed plays a huge role in the quality of the experience.

Technology Furniture

Jul 14, 2014 12:05 PM, By Bennett Liles

Despite the wonders of today’s tech gear, its functionality depends a great deal on how it is set up to interface with the humans who operate it. The technology furniture that is selected and how it is itself configured and installed plays a huge role in the quality of the experience. Multiply a few awkward reaches or bends of the body against the number of times they occur, and a few inches of height or width in the right place can make all the difference. As with the tech gear itself, good planning and proper selection of the housing and mounting is paramount. The examples below not only provide organization and operator comfort. They also add a substantial coolness factor.

Altinex TNP528S

To handily bridge the transition from analog to digital, the TNP528S factory-wired Tilt’n Plug interconnect panel from Altinex has twin HDMI and VGA connections along with two U.S. power connectors (12A), two 3.5mm mini audio, two RJ-45 Ethernet jacks, and a USB type A input connector. The panel top lines up nearly flush with a table or podium surface. With a slight push, the panel tilts up smoothly to reveal the connectors, each of which is passive and has a 6ft. cable passing through the bottom of the unit. Pushing the panel down locks it into the hidden position. The standard finish is black matte; mirror finish bezels and custom finishes are available.

Anthro eNook Standard

A wall-mounted solution to a compact workspace, the eNook Standard has a tilt-out desk surface that can be adjusted for different height settings. When the desk surface is flipped down, it reveals a fabric back panel that can be used as a bulletin board, or the same space can be fitted with height adjustable shelves to hold small objects. The steel frame unit has two locking doors, a six-outlet surge protector, cable clips, and an inner metal tray. Anthro designed it to be a perfect stand-up laptop station, and when closed, it only extends 7in. from the wall. The bottom area provides uncluttered room for cables and connectors while the flip-down desktop has locking doors.

Argosy Console Eclipse

Designed and engineered by Argosy Console to accommodate a variety of control surfaces or consoles, the Eclipse furniture system allows musical artists and sound engineers to create, and later expand, the console to adapt to their needs. Desk space or easily accessible 19in. rack space may be integrated on either end to create an elegant and inspiring centerpiece to the studio. Using a modular and expandable aluminum rail system, the Argosy Eclipse allows clients to update their system without completely replacing their technical furniture solution. For consistent comfort during long sessions, the desk and rack sections are fitted with padded armrests.

Atlas Sound WMA16-19-HR 16RU WMA Half Rack

The WMA16-19-HR 16RU WMA half rack from Atlas Sound is a wall-mounted equipment enclosure for tight spaces where access to components would normally be very difficult. Its ingenious swing-down mechanism puts the rear side of the equipment within easy reach. This model’s front 12-gauge adjustable CRS rack rails are finished with black Zinc plating and tapped at 10-32. The rack can be fitted with the optional EFP3-HR fan unit for additional ventilation. The WMA16-19-HR is constructed of 16-guage CRS and finished in a black electrostatic powder coat. On the sides, there are four sets of mount points for industry-standard 119mm fans. Each cabinet comes with 100 black 10-32 rack screws.

Avteq Technology Credenza3-V/L

Avteq has a presentation and conferencing solution in the Technology Credenza3-V/L that can be custom finished in veneer or laminate to match any room décor. The top of the credenza can support up to a single 103in. or twin 80in. flatpanel displays with an integrated universal screen mounting system. To accommodate additional equipment, it includes a sliding and rotating 12RU rack on one end. There is a six-port rack-mounted power strip and surge protector. The open-back design allows for plenty of ventilation for the powered gear inside, and for videoconferencing, there is an integrated camera-mounting platform that is adjustable for best eye contact. For the ultimate in customization, the unit can also be ordered as a steel-frame skeleton with accompanying CAD drawings.

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Technology Furniture

Jul 14, 2014 12:05 PM, By Bennett Liles

Bretford Manufacturing Core 10S

Particularly useful in an education setting, the Core 10S 10-unit storage and AC charging station from Bretford Manufacturing provides a mobile platform for storing and charging multiple Chromebooks and other mobile computing devices. The cabinet includes an enclosed electrical unit for storage of device power adapters, and there is an integrated cord winder on the side to manage the 9ft. electrical cable. The unit is constructed of 18-gauge steel. It has a combination lock, and there are height-adjustable guides for leveling the cabinet. The Core 10S can be bench- or wall-mounted, and it includes a wall-mounting plate. The cabinet has a 12A maximum current draw and an empty weight of 48lbs.

ClearOne Collaborate Media Stand

For executive boardrooms, classrooms, and conference rooms, the Collaborate Media Stand takes videoconferencing equipment to any location in the building where it’s needed with an adjustable display mount to handle flatpanels from 40in. to 65in. and up to 170lbs. ClearOne designed it to accommodate various conference table heights. Customized options include adjustable-height PTZ camera shelf and a 4RU rack that provides front-panel access for the videoconferencing codec and other gear while allowing it all to stay connected and moved together. The caster kit allows smooth mobility, and the whole unit fits through standard doorways and elevators. The stand is made of heavy gauge steel, and it has an 800lb. weight carrying capacity.

Da-Lite wood-finished equipment rack carts

When the room décor requires a more refined look than a metal rack, Da-Lite suggests its wood-finished equipment rack carts for the job. Available in sizes up to 30RU, the carts are equipped with dual air vents, a fan, and a six-outlet power strip with surge suppressor. Locking front and rear Plexiglas doors protect the gear inside while 3in. casters give it all a smooth ride. The 17RU size also has a pull-out keyboard shelf. All sizes can be ordered with optional fixed and sliding single rack-space shelves. All models are available in a range of veneer and laminate finishes including maple, oak, walnut, and mahogany. Each includes a 2.375in. cable hole and grommet in the rear of the top and bottom panels.

Exact Furniture MC-364 Videoconferencing Credenza

For a clean and uncluttered look in the videoconferencing room, Exact Furniture designed the MC-364 Videoconferencing Credenza to allow cables to be run inside the supporting poles for the optional LCD video monitor mount. The supporting poles extend all the way down through the middle of the cabinet, and there is room in the outer compartments for 12-unit rack rails. The locking removable rear access panel aids in equipment installation. Cabling is facilitated by the grommets in the bottom and rear of the credenza, and by the shortened internal dividers. Among the standard features are locking Euro-hinged doors, casters, and standard finish colors. Options include adjustable shelves, a cable well with laptop connections and AC outlet, ventilation panels, electronics locks, eight-outlet power bar, and custom laminates.

Extron TeamWork 601

The TeamWork 601 from Extron is a pre-configured collaboration system for four digital and two analog sources. Interfacing through a Cable Cubby enclosure that incorporates AC outlets, the system can connect all six source devices for team projects, and it can be integrated into a wide variety of existing furniture systems by using optional mounting hardware to accommodate various surfaces and work table designs. Included are a switcher, system controller, and all the necessary cables for connections. The “Show Me” cable is connected to a laptop or tablet to start the system. Pressing the “Share” button directs the switcher to select the appropriate input. The Cable Cubby is a durable metal enclosure that can be mounted into a tabletop or other flat surface.

Hergo Technical Work Bench

Hergo intended the Technical Work Bench to allow the ultimate in customization to suit the task at hand with its triple-frame base, overhead light assembly, and high-pressure laminated 72in.-wide desktop. The vertical back can hold monitors, tool trolleys, bookshelves, or storage bins while options such as peg, cork, and whiteboards fine tune the bench to the job. There are also options for power management and an articulating keyboard tray. The 36in. work surface depth provides plenty of room, and the vertical cable-management raceways keep the work area clear of clutter. Drawer and cabinet units can be installed wherever they are needed.

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Technology Furniture

Jul 14, 2014 12:05 PM, By Bennett Liles

HSA High Rise Extended Rolltop desk

Known the world over for wooden rolltop desks, HSA makes wood furnishings for audio, video, lighting, and control systems. Among the variety of products offered is the High Rise Extended Rolltop desk featuring a 10RU undermounted rack and a GlideOut upper rack bay directly above the desk. There is also a convenient shelf space in the center, between the two upper racks, and the rear of the desk surface includes several cabling management holes. The area where the user is seated offers leg area more than 35in. in width, while the desk surface itself is 56in. wide. The whole unit has a depth of just more than 39in., and it is 57.5in. wide. Overall height is 47.75in.

Middle Atlantic Products C5 Series Credenzas

Middle Atlantic ProductsC5 Series Credenzas are now available with options to fit a wide variety of design aesthetics. Designed with the company’s Frame to Furniture approach, the credenzas feature a strong, reliable rack frame covered by an attractive wood finish. Integrators can now choose from three new styles: a spectrum of wood finishes in veneer, high-pressure laminate and thermolaminate, and an assortment of finishing accessories for a custom feel. They feature built-in thermal management to help ensure the reliability and long life of the AV system.

Sound-Craft Systems 2-Bay Credenza

Sound-Craft Systems has a couple of items that can go very well in an office, conference room, or classroom to match the décor and conceal connections and wiring. The 2-Bay Credenza, like its larger 3- and 4-bay versions, can be ordered with either adjustable shelves or optional 13RU rack units. Other options include locking pivot doors, cooling fans, heavy-duty casters, and cable port outlets. Wood veneer, plastic laminate, and carpeted finishes can be specified. Sound-Craft Systems also offers conference room tables in any of four base designs that can be finished in standard wood veneers, custom hardwood veneers, and custom matched finishes. All feature a wiring channel, and the table design can be arranged from a selection of tabletops, bases, and trims.

Spectrum Furniture Cloud32 Chromebook Cart

The Cloud32 Chromebook Cart from Spectrum Furniture is designed to provide a secure and mobile facility for storing and recharging Chromebook computers. Each cart has perfectly sized compartments for Chromebook, and each bay has a charging plug just above it. The 5in. shock-absorbing balloon wheels give the equipment a gentle ride, and they have brakes. A rear deck holds each AC adapter and maintains proper ventilation for them. The standard cart comes in white, but custom colors are available. Other options include a steel handle and a cycle timer kit. The Cloud32 Cart is built of powder-coated steel, and its door has a two-bolt lock and padlock hasp for additional security.

Video Furniture International T3500 Video Conferencing Table

Video Furniture International offers its T3500 Video Conferencing Table in a standalone configuration to be used with wall-mounted video monitors or integrated with either a single-monitor stand at the end or with a larger credenza that can be mounted with a dual-monitor display with a videoconferencing camera. Extensions can be added to lengthen the table by either 29in. or by 55in. from its original size. The T3500 can seat up to seven participants. With the CR3000EX credenza, there is room for three 12RU equipment bays and three cooling fans. The dual-monitor stand can fit 32in. to 55in. flatscreens, while the single monitor stand can hold 51in. to 80in. models. The unit comes in a wide range of colors and finishes. Other options include shelves, power bars, and camera accessories.

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