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How To Beat A Highly Reverberant Space
Sound experts share their tips on tackling some of the most difficult acoustical challenges.
Improving Classroom Boot-Up Time
Michigan school district learns how to create user-friendly classroom AV systems by listening to its teachers.
Investment Firm Banks On AV
Calamos Investments embraces AV technology to leverage growth opportunities and talented staff.
Church Installs Versatile AV
A church in Jacksonville, FL, adds multipurpose AV to accommodate the different acoustical demands of various events.
Q & A: Sending AV Signals
We'd like to transmit audio and video from our church services from the main sanctuary to rooms around our campus. However, although not every room has coaxial cable, every...
5-Minute Interview: Lyle Bunn
Lyle Bunn, strategy architect, Alchemy International, a Toronto, Canada-based digital display solutions provider.
Digital media player: Adtec Digital edje 4111 HD
Designed for digital video and IP streaming for kiosk, trade show, retail, museum, digital signage, and private IP network applications, the edje 4111 HD digital media player from Adtec...
Control system software: Biamp’s daVinci control system software version 1.2
Biamp's daVinci control system software version 1.2 supports graphic-based control interface design for PCs and third-party remote controllers.
AV design software: Altinex AVSnap v2.8.1 AV system design and integration software
Altinex has introduced its AVSnap v2.8.1 AV system design and integration software.
PA amplifier: Inter-M’s dual-channel PA-2312 public address amplifier
Inter-M's dual-channel PA-2312 public address amplifier provides 120 W RMS per channel.
Live sound mixers: Mackie Onyx 4-Bus Series of Live Sound
The Onyx 4-Bus Series of Live Sound mixers from Mackie incorporate a balanced signal chain and four-band EQ circuitry.
Plasma display: LG Electronics 60-inch 60PC1D
The 60-inch 60PC1D plasma display from LG Electronics includes the company's XD engine technology, which is designed to convert low-resolution analog signals to near high-definition levels, according to the...
Portable microphone system: Las Vegas Pro Audio SoundField ST350
The RPA Elite universal projector mounts from Chief Manufacturing incorporate the company's MicroZone adjustment technology, which enables users to adjust roll, pitch, and yaw with a No. 2 screwdriver.
DLP projector: Toshiba’s TDP-TW350U DLP
Designed for auditoriums, lecture halls, and large conference rooms, Toshiba's TDP-TW350U DLP projector features 3,500 ANSI lumens of brightness, a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, and XGA (1024x768) resolution.
Motorized flat-panel display mount: Peerless Industries MM860
The MM860 motorized flat-panel display wall mount from Peerless Industries enables users to remotely adjust tilt, pivot, and extend displays in commercial applications such as lobbies, conference rooms, bars,...
Handheld condenser microphone: Audix VX-5
The VX-5 handheld vocal condenser microphone from Audix is targeted for use in live sound and broadcast applications.
Condenser microphones: MXL Microphones M3 Silicon Valve large diaphragm, pressure-gradient, solid-state condenser microphones
The M3 Silicon Valve large diaphragm, pressure-gradient, solid-state condenser microphones from MXL Microphones are available in the M3-P version for female vocals and the standard M3 version (pictured here).
Audio amplifiers: Lab.gruppen C Series installation amplifiers
Lab.gruppen has introduced two eight-channel and two four-channel C Series installation amplifiers, which are targeted for use in houses of worship, performing arts centers, theme parks, and auditoriums.
Plasma wall box: FSR Inc. PWB-100 installation accessory
FSR Inc. has introduced the PWB-100 installation accessory, an 11-inch-wide box designed to accommodate flat-panel plasma and LCD displays.
DSP stereo audio matrix switchers: AutoPatch PrecisLT with DSP
Targeted for use in distributed audio integration applications, AutoPatch's PrecisLT with DSP stereo audio matrix switchers feature input gain control, output volume, tone and balance control, and a 10-band...
Power amplifiers: Outlaw Audio five-channel Model 7500 and seven-channel Model 7700
Outlaw Audio's five-channel Model 7500 and seven-channel Model 7700 (pictured here) power amplifiers deliver 200 W per channel into 8 ohms and 300 W per channel into 4 ohms.
LCD monitor: Samsung Electronics America 17-inch SyncMaster 740BX and 19-inch SyncMaster 940BX
Targeted for use in government, corporate, and small- to medium-sized business applications, the 17-inch SyncMaster 740BX and 19-inch SyncMaster 940BX (pictured here) from Samsung Electronics America offer a 1,000:1...
In-ceiling loudspeaker: Turbosound TCS-C50T full-range, two-way, in-ceiling loudspeaker
Targeted for use in restaurants, retail shops, boardrooms, conference centers, and airports, the TCS-C50T full-range, two-way, in-ceiling loudspeaker from Turbosound is rated at 75 W RMS, and has a...
Condenser microphone: Soundelux U99S switchable
The U99S switchable condenser microphone from Soundelux features Normal and Brite sound options.
Universal projector mounts: Chief Manufacturing RPA Elite mounts
The RPA Elite universal projector mounts from Chief Manufacturing incorporate the company's MicroZone adjustment technology, which enables users to adjust roll, pitch, and yaw with a No. 2 screwdriver.
LCD TV wall mount: Sanus Systems VisionMount ML22 Low-Profile Wall Mount
The VisionMount ML22 Low-Profile Wall Mount from Sanus Systems is designed for use with LCD displays that measure 15 to 40 inches diagonal and weigh up to 100 pounds.
Universal control system translator: Calypso UT-500 Serial-IR Universal Translator
Calypso's UT-500 Serial-IR Universal Translator converts legacy commands embedded within control system source codes to new commands.
Video server: Leightronix MINI-T-NX
The Leightronix MINI-T-NX video server is targeted for use in digital video playback, video messaging/digital signage, video/audio switching, and DVD/VCR control applications.
Distribution amplifier: Kramer Electronics’ VM-100CA
Designed for home theater and retail applications, Kramer Electronics' VM-100CA distribution amplifier enables users to send one set of input signals to up to 10 destinations.
Video signal switcher: For-A Corp. of America HVS-500HS
Targeted for use in live staging and production applications, the HVS-500HS video signal switcher from For-A Corp. of America accepts HD, SD, HDV, and DV signal formats.
Live sound processor: Peavey Kosmos V2 audio processor
Peavey has introduced the Kosmos V2 audio processor, which is aimed at live sound and recording applications.
Digital signage solutions: Intertise Inc. Point of Purchase (POP) Advertising System
Intertise Inc.'s Point of Purchase (POP) Advertising System is a turnkey digital signage product designed for small- to mid-sized businesses including retail, spas, waiting rooms, and lobbies.
Stationary IR system: Listen Technologies LS-80-SIR
The Listen Technologies LS-80-SIR stationary IR system is designed to transmit one audio signal to up to four listeners at up to 10,000 square feet.
Audio cables: Belden HomeChoice Speaker cables
Designed to transmit audio signals in indoor, outdoor, and buried applications, the HomeChoice Speaker cables from Belden use oxygen-free, copper conductors and a polyolefin dielectric.
Video server: 360 Systems ImageServer MAXX
The ImageServer MAXX from 360 Systems offers standard NLEs and network-attached storage, embedded audio, and the company's Remote Workstation Interface software.
KVM switch: Hall Research’s Model MC4-H2 Dual-Head
Hall Research's Model MC4-H2 Dual-Head KVM Switch enables two monitors, a keyboard, and a mouse to control up to four PCs or servers.
IEM Lawsuits Waiting To Happen?
Maybe it was inevitable that a Louisiana iPod owner is suing Apple for hearing damage allegedly caused by the device's earbuds and their ?lack? of adequate warnings. Is it...
Still Holding A Grudge?
Animosity between consultants and integrators used to be a stereotype. Times have changed, but the change isn't yet universal.
Capitalizing On HD Content Delivery
Delivering customized, targeted high-definition video content ? programming and advertising ? to audiences all over the world is the mission of the new Managed Media Services division recently launched...