New Products: February 2005
TheVideoWall.com multi-display conttroller, Audix wireless audio system, Analog Way Mixer/seamless switcher and more …
Multi-display controllerWireless audio systemMixer/seamless switcherDLP projectorHDMI cablesPowered near-field monitor systemProjection screen baffleWireless microphone systemWireless networkable projectorCommunications cable
Designed for control solutions in digital signage and customizable video display applications, the Presenter from TheVideoWall.com includes a PCI board and software that enables control of up to four displays through a PC. The Presenter offers four Cat5 STP cables to link the PC to remote displays, four remote connector boxes for attaching monitors, and the company’s Dynamic Digital Signage Management software. Linking an additional four PCI boards to a single PC enables users to control up to 16 remote displays. Price: $1,795. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact TheVideoWall.com at 818-765-6000 or at www.thevideowall.com.
Audix has released the RAD-360 wireless audio system, which is designed for use in houses of worship, corporate meetings and events, live performances, and fixed installation applications. The system offers a handheld or bodypack UHF wireless microphone and a dual tuner, true diversity receiver. The RAD-360R receiver is rack-mountable for one or two systems in a 19-inch rack. The receiver and transmitters are synthesizer-controlled by a Phase Locked Loop for stable RF signals. Price: Systems start at $799. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Audix at 503-682-6933 or at www.audixusa.com.
Analog Way’s EventiX high-resolution seamless switcher offers eight universal inputs that accept signals from computer, UXGA, SDTV, and HDTV, as well as optional DVI and SDI resolutions. It features two outputs scaled up to SXGA, SXGA+, D-ILA, and HDTV resolutions. The switcher can be used as a mixer/seamless switcher with main and preview outputs or as a scaled native 8×2 matrix. In mixer mode, the EventiX offers floating, PIP, cut, fade, title, and wipe effects. In native matrix mode, the unit provides switching between any of the eight inputs to any of the two outputs. Price: $12,400. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Analog Way at 212-269-1902 or at www.analogway.com.
The XD480U ColorView from Mitsubishi is a DLP projector offering XGA (1024×768) resolution, a 2,200:1 contrast ratio, and 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness. According to the company, the projector is designed to reduce image distortions for mobile presentation applications using a high throw ratio and digital horizontal and vertical keystone correction. The unit features two RGB outputs, one S-video and composite video input, and a DVI-D input. Price: $3,995. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Mitsubishi at 888-307-0312 or at www.mitsubishi-presentations.com
DVI Gear has introduced its HDMI cables, which are designed to carry digital-only DVI video signals from a graphics card to an HDTV display along with digital audio signals for surround sound capabilities using a single wire. The cables feature 28-gauge wire and support 480p, 720p, and 1080i HD formats. The HDMI cables are available in 7-, 10-, 12-, 15-, 20-, and 30-meter lengths. Price: $149.95 (7 m); $199.95 (10 m); $224.95 (12 m); $249.95 (15 m); $299.95 (20 m); $399.95 (30 m). Availability: currently available (all lengths). For more information, contact DVI Gear at 888-463-8118 or at www.dvigear.com.
SLS International has added the PS8R powered near-field monitor system to its Studio Reference Series. Incorporating the company’s Evenstar Sigma-Delta digital amplifier technology, the PS8R offers standalone, ribbon-equipped, bi-amplified, near-field reference monitoring. According to the company, the unit’s digital amplifier lowers distortion, increases bandwidth, and improves noise performance. The powered system has a frequency response of 44 to 20,000 Hz (± 2 dB), a maximum SPL of 110 dB at 1 m, and a dispersion angle of 120 degrees horizontal by 30 degrees vertical. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact SLS Loudspeakers at 417-883-4549 or at www.slsloudspeakers.com.
Da-Lite has introduced the Zero Gap Light Baffle, which is designed for use in edge-to-edge image applications with the company’s rigid rear projection screens. The baffle enables rigid rear projection screens to connect and form a seamless digital edge for use with multiple projectors. It’s designed for use with screens from 3/8 inches thick to 60 inches high or 1/2 inches thick to 84 inches high. Price: $117 per linear foot high. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Da-Lite at 574-267-8101 or at www.da-lite.com.
GEM Sound has released the PLL-32, a 32-channel wireless microphone system featuring a built-in LCD and microphone transmitter controls, which enable frequency selection from both the transmitter and receiver. The system’s receiver is a half-rack aluminum unit with an LCD that displays channel, group, audio level, RF level, diversity A/B antenna, and mute. The rear panel includes balanced XLR and 1/4-inch outputs. The microphone transmitter’s LCD displays channel, group, mute, and battery status. Price: $199.95. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Gem Sound at 718-292-5972 or at www.gemsound.com.
Plus Vision has introduced the U4-237, a wireless projector that offers network capabilities using a CompactFlash card wireless LAN module, which provides control of projector operations from a web browser and can save presentations directly to the card. The XGA (1024×768) projector offers 2,000 lumens of brightness, a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, and weighs 3.5 pounds. It supports 480p, 576p, 780p, and 1080i video standards. Price: $2,495. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Plus Vision at 800-211-9001 or at www.plus-america.com.
Honeywell has introduced the Genesis CatLink Plus 6 cable for voice and data broadband applications. The cable offers a dielectric spacer, a rip cord, and sequential footage markings. It’s UL listed for general purpose, riser, or plenum applications, and is ETL verified and ISO 9001-2000 certified. According to the company, the cable can deliver 10 billion b/s and has been tested at twice the 250 MHz frequency TIA requirement. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Honeywell at 516-921-6704 or at www.honeywell.com.
New Products: February 2005
TheVideoWall.com multi-display conttroller, Audix wireless audio system, Analog Way Mixer/seamless switcher and more …
Holographic projection screenMulti-source audio controllersTube microphonePlasma displayRGB video scalerDual LCD monitor systemMultiple-output AV transmittersLED displaysThree-way loudspeakersDLP projectors
Targeted for presentation applications with high ambient light in display windows, lobbies, and trade shows, the HoloPresenter from Audio Visual & Film Group is an upright-standing glass panel equipped with a 40-inch holographic projection screen. The glass panel measures 82.6 inches high by 33.5 inches wide. The unit can be used as a standalone system using an integrated video projector and a mirror. Price: $7,950. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Audio Visual & Film Group at 763-488-6500 or at www.avfg.com.
Matrix Audio Designs has released the Series 4, Series 6, and Series 8 multi-source, multi-room audio controllers. Each controller manages distribution of four, six, or eight sources, with distribution from two to 64 zones. The Series 4 controllers offer 20 W per channel, while Series 6 and Series 8 both offer 40 W per channel. All models feature RS232 and RJ11 interfaces and an RJ45 Ethernet port for IP control. Price: $2,200 (Series 4); $3,100 (Series 6); $3,900 (Series 8). Availability: currently available (all models). For more information, contact Matrix Audio Designs at 705-737-4962 or at www.matrixaudiodesigns.com.
The E250 from Soundelux is a cardioid tube condenser microphone designed for close-miking vocal applications. The microphone has a frequency range of 20 Hz to 18 kHz, ±2 dB, a dynamic range of 110 dB, and a rated impedance of 200 ohms. According to the company, the E250 has a broadened polar pattern designed to work against the beaming effect or high-frequency directionality that can affect its high-frequency content. Price: $3,000. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Soundelux at 323-464-9601 or at www.soundeluxmics.com.
Pioneer Electronics has added the PDP-424MV 42-inch plasma display to its PureVision line. Designed for use in digital signage, boardrooms, and other business applications, the PDP-424MV offers 853×480 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. According to the company, the unit’s encased cell structure uses a large phosphor surface area to prevent light leakage, while its capsulated color filter removes unnecessary elements from red, green, and blue light for improved color reproduction. Price: $2,499. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Pioneer at 800-746-6337 or at www.pioneerelectronics.com.
TV One has introduced the C2-4100 RGB video scaler, which accepts resolutions from 640×480 up to 2048×2048. The scaler offers seamless switching, picture-in picture, RGB frame synchronization, logo insertion, aspect ratio conversion, and genlock. The C2-4100 features three inputs, two outputs, and one preview output, which enable RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB input and output. According to the company, the scaler’s flexible windowing technology allows any source to be inserted into any other source, regardless of format. Price: $3,000. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact TV One at 800-721-4044 or at www.tvone.com.
Marshall Electronics has debuted the V-R72P-2HD, a dual high-definition LCD monitor set designed for rack-mount applications. The monitor features dual high-resolution, 7-inch, 1.2-megapixel TFT screens with digital signal processing. The set offers a 130-degree horizontal by 120-degree vertical viewing radius, 380 cd/m2 of brightness, and 4:3 and 16:9 screen aspect ratios for DTV applications in HD and SD formats. Price: $3,999. Availability: currently available. For more information, contact Marshall Electronics at 310-333-0606 or at www.lcdracks.com.
Communications Specialties has added the 7222 (four optical outputs), 7224 (eight optical outputs), and 7226 (12 optical outputs) high-resolution RGB and stereo audio transmitters to its Pure Digital Fiberlink 7220 Series. The transmitters, which are targeted for use in auditoriums, airports, stadiums, theaters, distance learning, and digital signage applications, support VGA (640×480) to WXGA (1366×768) resolutions as well as 480p, 720p, and 1080i HDTV resolutions (RGBHV format only). Price: N/A. Availability: first quarter 2005 (all models). For more information, please contact Communications Specialties at 631-273-0404 or at www.commspecial.com.
Toshiba has added three new models to its TechnoRainbow line of LEDs, which are targeted for use in digital signage and real-time video display applications at sporting events and concerts. The TR2006R is an indoor 6 mm surface mount display (SMD). The TR2010ES is an indoor/outdoor 10 mm SMD, while the TRV2025GC is an outdoor 25 mm display. Each model uses Toshiba’s TRLC1050 digital video processor. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available (all models). For more information, contact Toshiba at 503-238-5880 or at www.technorainbow.com.
QSC Audio has released five DCS Series three-way screen channel loudspeakers: the SC-413, SC-323, SC-423, SC-433, and SC-443. Mid-high sections in each model feature a horn-loaded mid-range transducer topped by a titanium diaphragm compression driver coupled with an adjustable pan-and-tilt bracket. The loudspeakers feature a 90-degree horizontal by –30- to 20-degree vertical nominal coverage. For bi-amp use, the loudspeakers offer a driver protection network and a passive crossover. Price: N/A. Availability: currently available (all models). For more information, contact QSC Audio at 800-854-4079 or at www.qscaudio.com.
Sharp has unveiled the PG-MB60X and XG-MB70X DLP projectors designed for use in conference rooms, boardrooms, and meeting halls. The PG-MB60X offers 2,500 ANSI lumens of brightness and optional LAN connectivity via an AN-LSI accessory. The XG-MB70X (pictured here) features 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and built-in RJ45 LAN connections that enable remote diagnostics and asset management. Both projectors offer XGA (1024×768) resolution and 1.5X power zoom and focus. Price: $4,295 (PG-MB60X); $4,995 (XG-MB70X). Availability: currently available (both models). For more information, contact Sharp at 866-484-7825 or at www.sharpusa.com.
