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Outdoor Loudspeakers: Phase Technology SPF-55 and SPF-85

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Phase Technology has introduced the omnidirectional SPF-55 and SPF-85 weather-resistant loudspeakers, which are designed for use in outdoor applications....

Outdoor Loudspeaker: Paradigm 60-SM stereo/mono

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The 60-SM stereo/mono outdoor loudspeaker from Paradigm is set inside a water-, weather-, and UV-resistant faux rock structure....

Microportable Projector: projectiondesign EVO 2SX+ projector

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Targeted for portable business presentations, the EVO 2SX+ projector from projectiondesign has SXGA+ (1400x1050) resolution and 2,500 ANSI lumens of brightness....

Matrix Switchers: Extron's CrossPoint 450 Plus Series and MAV Plus Series

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Extron's CrossPoint 450 Plus Series of ultra-wideband matrix switchers and MAV Plus Series of fixed matrix switchers are available in enhanced sizes from 32x48 to 64x64....

Loudspeaker/Subwoofer: Turbosound TA-500 and TSB-118

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The TA-500 three-way, full-range (60 Hz to 18 kHz) enclosure and TSB-118 bandpass subwoofer from Turbosound are targeted for use in regional touring, theater, and fixed installation applications....

Limiter/Compressor: Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5043

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The Portico 5043 limiter-compressor from Rupert Neve Designs is designed to be integrated into flexible arrays, or configured to function as a cue feed, solo buss, or secondary output....

LCoS Projectors: Canon SX6, SX60, and X600 REALiS projectors

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Canon has released the SX6, SX60, and X600 REALiS projectors, which include a 1.7X powered zoom lens, an automatic setup function, and LCoS imaging technology....

LCD Monitors: BenQ FP73G and FP93G

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Designed for professional applications, the 17-inch BenQ FP73G and 19-inch FP93G LCD monitors provide a 6 ms response time, a 700:1 contrast ratio, and D-sub/DVI dual inputs....

Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeaker: Infinity's Outrigger and Outrigger Jr.

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Infinity's Outrigger and Outrigger Jr. two-way indoor/outdoor loudspeakers incorporate waterproof drivers and non-corroding aluminum, brass, and stainless-steel components....

Full-Matrix Cat5 Switch Platform: Magenta Research Cat5

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Magenta Research has introduced a full-matrix, scalable Cat5 switch platform that provides multiple switch solutions from 16x16 to 256x256. The...

Four-Channel Data Recorder: RION's DA-20

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RION's DA-20 four-channel, solid-state data recorder records electronic signals and waveform data for audio recording and onsite sound and vibration measurement....

Flat-Panel Displays: Vidikron's DView Series

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Vidikron's DView Series of flat-panel displays includes the 26-inch VL-26, 32-inch VL-32, and 37-inch VL-37....

Dual Arm Wall Mount: Chief Manufacturing JWD Dual Arm Wall Mount

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The JWD Dual Arm Wall Mount from Chief Manufacturing is designed for use with medium-sized flat-panel TVs measuring 26 to 40 inches diagonal....

Digital Amplifier: Flying Mole Electronics Corp.'s DP-S500

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Flying Mole Electronics Corp.'s DP-S500 is a two-channel digital amplifier designed for AV professionals....

Balanced Power Systems: Alpha Core's Goertz Balanced Power (BP) System

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Designed for installation between the wall outlet and AV components to eliminate electronic noise and hum induced through an unbalanced power line, Alpha Core's Goertz Balanced Power (BP) System is available in three sizes rated for 300, 600, and 1,000 VA....

AV System Controllers: AMX Nl-2100, Nl-3100, and Nl-4100 Integrated Controllers

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AMX has introduced the Nl-2100, Nl-3100, and Nl-4100 integrated controllers, which are compatible with the company's Duet dual-interpreter firmware platforms....

Architectural Loudspeakers: Axiom's Architectural W2, W3, and W22

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Axiom's Architectural W2, W3, and W22 on-wall/in-wall hybrid loudspeakers feature fully integrated, tuned enclosures that recess into the wall, enabling the speakers to be mounted in a standard 3.5-inch wall stud....

Anamorphic Lens System: Digital Projection International's TheaterScope System

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Digital Projection International's TheaterScope System is an anamorphic-based solution that includes an ISCO 1.33 anamorphic lens and a motorized lens sled....

DVI/HDMI-over-Cat5 Extenders: Gefen's DVI-Cat5 Extreme and HDMI-Cat5 Extreme Cat5 cable extenders

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Gefen's DVI-Cat5 Extreme and HDMI-Cat5 Extreme Cat5 cable extenders include sender and receiver units, EMI protection, and enhanced chip technology to compensate for Cat5 cable skew variations....

Commissioning In Pro AV

Tim Cape, CTS-D

Typically in discussing the quality of an AV system, we first talk about the quality of the image or the audio or the usability of the control system interface ? all of which are important. But a more vital element of the quality of a system is its ability to meet the needs of its end-users....