Volume 13, Issue 2 — January 22, 2015
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What CES 2015 Means for the H.O.W. Market
By Anthony Coppedge House of Worship Technology Consultant
Fellow geeks have united and converged upon Las Vegas, Nevada once again for the annual tech-fest that is the Consumer Electronics Show, and the future’s digital handwriting is on the proverbial wall: audio/video/lighting (A/V/L) technology is once again the dominant technology. With prognostications aside, the trends of these present-future technologies have a direct impact on the House of Worship (H.O.W.) market for the A/V/L space.
A/V/L Dominates New Top Products
CES’s leadership highlighted the top 20 technologies on the opening day of the show and A/V/L was represented in 13 of the new products. This is huge, especially considering the shift to mobile and the massive focus on Apps. Also worthy of note: The Internet of Things is coming of age, and is easily demonstrated with five out of the top 20 new offerings that are aimed at connecting our physical world with our digital lifestyles.
Probably unsurprising to rAVe readers is the huge number of new products geared toward the 4K resolution video display market. Content has continued to be the biggest obstacle for 4K adoption, but exponential leaps in even consumer technologies are showing up in video cameras and even new mobile devices. This shift is not subtle, but dramatic, and will continue to spin up rapidly as tech companies push consumers towards 4K displays (shouldn’t we drop the now archaic term “television set” since today’s displays now include WiFi and streaming video content?).
As I’ve written about previously, 4K resolution technology has a number of significant challenges for widespread adoption by the overwhelming majority of churches due to workflow and massive file storage requirements. Still, one cannot turn a blind eye towards a technology that has already captured the imaginations of consumers. More importantly, the increase in new 4K technologies means adoption issues must be addressed and overcome by manufacturers and systems integrators alike. Those that figure this out first will reap significant benefits and healthy margins as big a shift as the introduction of HD was to the H.O.W. market.
The Internet of Things Mirrors the Automation & Control Market
In the not-too-distant past, AMX and Crestron were the two lone big boys of the control and automation market for the A/V/L integrator. Back when ‘touchpanels’ were single-use devices and control meant dedicated RS-232 and IR receivers as the norm, the control aspect of systems integration was a huge selling point and solid way to add margin to a project. Today, consumers expect to control more in their homes and cars than just A/V devices. The consumer mentality is taken by the user from their home to their workplace, where they see the opportunity to control and access more over Wi-Fi than just shared printers.
The H.O.W. market is similarly populated by consumers who have had their expectations raised by what they can do on their tablet or mobile devices. The complexity factor has become lost on leaders who have simple and flexible apps in their personal lives; they simply expect their church’s A/V/L technology to be at least on par with what they can do from the comfort of their couch. It doesn’t matter if their expectation is realistic because it is possible, thanks to a thriving App eco-system, depending on how much one wants to spend.
The opportunity to revisit old assumptions about A/V/L is ripe, especially for the manufacturers and integrators that can provide new levels of flexibility, power, and control from mobile devices. Far beyond mere control, the upgrade opportunities for energy-efficient LED architectural lighting (not to mention color mixing these previous white-light-only venues), proactive maintenance, smart push notifications to appropriate users, and a whole plethora of other possibilities are on the table. The Internet of Things (IoT), according to Wikipedia, “Is the interconnection of uniquely identifiable embedded computing devices within the existing Internet infrastructure.” What makes IoT especially compelling for the A/V/L market is that besides the plethora of new application areas for Internet connected automation to expand into, IoT is also expected to generate large amounts of data from diverse locations; and then to aggregate data at very high-velocity, thereby increasing the need to better index, store and process such data. The “smart era” is here, and systems integrators, in particular, have a huge opportunity to not only control and automate more, but the report on what’s happening and identify usage trends, common patterns, and recurring issues through apps and web tools. Churches are no different than businesses, education, or government markets when it comes to needing actionable, useful information out of the huge amounts of data that otherwise overwhelm users.
From RS-232 to IPv6
If consumers can get Wi-Fi now in their cars, flat panel displays, and soon their kitchen appliances, then it’s entirely reasonable to build in wireless (and wired) connectivity into almost every A/V/L component. However, since the IPv4 protocol is quickly running out of IP addresses (Internet, not local network), it is likely that using local networks within venues to connect to the Internet may continue to be a good solution. But with App control often limited to direct IP addresses, it’s still wise to consider the adoption of IPv6. Yeah, this is geeky stuff, but the outcome is very sleek – users getting more control (and, theoretically, more usage) out of their A/V/L devices.
In the H.O.W. market, volunteers play key roles, sometimes including being the sole technical ‘staff’ for a church. Because of this, ‘volunteer proofing’ systems continues to be a high priority. Far from making something ‘idiot proof’ (ignorance is remedied; incompetence is not), volunteer friendly control systems need far more then sequenced power up and power down functionality; control in the IoT will not only be devices with sensory capabilities, but also provide actuation capabilities for doing something about a status alert, all through the Internet.
Value Adding Trumps Features & Benefits
By meeting the consumer mentality expectation of instant connectivity, control, and operation through the IoT, manufacturers and systems integrators will have a far more powerful sales and marketing message: technology that answers the question, “What’s in it for me?” The value proposition of smart systems is the demonstrated upside of proactive maintenance, even higher uptimes, and lower failure rates. There cannot be a greater sales value proposition than A/V/L systems and components that increase the user experience, provide longer life cycles, and open up new levels of human scalability (operators) through remote administration and operation – all critical in the volunteer-heavy H.O.W. market.
Features and benefit comparisons will be rendered irrelevant when a user can compared options and ask, “yeah, but which one of these is a smart technology?”
How is the A/V/L industry addressing the Internet of Things? What should be done by manufacturers and systems integrators to accelerate the adoption of IPv6 and remote control and automation? Share your views and links in the comments below. Leave a Comment
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Motion Sensors for Interior Lighting Control Beat Schedules Every Time
By Richard Blackwell A customer with a large aquatic center asked us to look into a better way to manage lighting, and offer a solution for reducing damage from rambunctious children to the existing low voltage light switches. The building already had an existing high end Crestron Lighting Control System, but in this case it was not being utilized in a way that was best for the aquatic environment. Because of the daily schedule changes, and near constant activity, scheduling of lighting usage was not being effective on any circuits but exterior zones. Additionally the customer wanted to conserve energy, so our challenge was to find a solution that could work with the spaces needs as well as the minimal budget.
I have often stated that “sensors beat scheduling,” and this was a great opportunity to demonstrate this truth. The solution ended up being a simple and low cost project that had big results in many areas.
The existing LV wall switch worked great, but it took a lot of abuse and punishment from the children. Additionally the lights were turned on and often ran without use for hours. A classic case for vacancy-based switching. Removing the need for little wet hands also told us occupancy-switching was needed. I should note here that typically you want your users to turn on the lamps as a conservation SOP. It this case the constant damage to switches out weighed this practice.
We removed the existing Low Voltage (LV) switch and reusing the installed LV cable we connected it to a new sensor input module configured for contact closure reporting back to lighting controller — just like the original LV switch that we removed, so the controller needed no changes in logic, just changes in the reporting hardware.
The PIR wall switch we chose was a low voltage model and not one of the standard 120v replacement units (we only needed the switch to tell us the occupancy state and that info would be passed to controller for lamp switching). We connected the PIR and set the dip switches for a 20 minute timeout, and then confirmed that the lighting controller switched the area lamps to follow the state of the PIR. No hands required to turn the lamps on and when vacant the lamps went off.
Once completed the reliability/convenience of the system went up significantly because of the removed switches, and the PIR ensured the lights were only on when occupied. Also the Safety/Security lamps ensured it was never completely dark if turned off with someone present (no motion sensor is perfect). The front desk personnel quickly discovered that their touch panel/status board now showed at a glance which spaces are occupied — no more lost children.
Additional benefits: Because we now have the occupancy status of spaces our next step will be to pass that information to the Building Automation System so that it can turn on/off HVAC in those spaces as needed — more energy saved. While in the system we also added a “Building Shutdown” button that among other things created a lighted exit pathway for employees late at night, and then turned off the remaining lamps after a couple minutes.
- Reliability: UP
- Energy Usage: DOWN
- Safety/Security/Convenience: UP
- Cost: LOW
Our final step in this upgrade was to link the lighting control system to our in house Support Desk Dashboard, which allowed us to access the system through the firewall for software tweaks without going to the customer site again. The customer had numerous little changes after the project was completed that could have been costly to their budget, but with remote access the change charges were minor and often were zero — this is a very happy customer. Leave a Comment
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AV People: Anthony Coppedge
By Molly Stillman rAVe Contributor
“I’ve tried to escape the AV industry multiple times… but I just can’t,” laughed Anthony Coppedge as he talked about his life in AV.
Anthony needs no introduction, but instead, deserves one. For nearly 20 years, Anthony has worked in the secular world of AV, the ministry world of church staff, and the para-church ministry of three companies that serve the church space.
He’s been a pastor on staff at a church, but he’s also sold, designed and consulted as an integrator in the AV space. He’s also consulted with manufacturers on products in the AV space. The fact that he’s consulted AND sold AND designed AND worked in churches has given him such a breadth of experience, while also giving him an incredibly unique perspective when it comes to AV… especially in the house of worship arena.
Currently, Anthony focuses on consulting with churches about leveraging appropriate systems, processes and technologies for a more effective ministry.
But, like many people in the industry, he didn’t grow up wanting to work in AV. In fact, he, like many others, got into AV by accident.
“I started my college degree at the University of Texas – San Antonio (UTSA) on a soccer scholarship. I played semi-pro for a while when I was 18 and then I decided I didn’t want to pursue soccer anymore,” Anthony explained. “So I quit and suddenly I realized that if you quit on a scholarship, you can’t go to school there anymore.”
After Anthony left UTSA, he transferred to San Antonio College (SAC) for the “meantime” to figure out what he wanted to do. He took an elective called “Audio Editing” — and it was during the time of taking a tape and some razor blade and cutting audio together.
“I took the class and realized I really liked it. I really liked the technical side… and one of the deans [at SAC] told me to take this television production class,” said Anthony. That class only furthered Anthony’s interest in AV.
He started working his very first church job volunteering at a church in San Antonio, where it was very much trial by fire. He was learning the basics of AV… hands on. And as he learned, he realized that he had a penchant for the technical side of things. Between his experience at the church and his experience in the classroom, Anthony realized he had a gift for working in broadcast television, with cameras and editing, and he went off to Dallas to finish his degree at the University of North Texas.
Most, if not all, of his early training was on the job. It wasn’t until he went to his first InfoComm that he started to get formal training.
“The thing is, I pick things up easily and so a lot of these things weren’t hard for me,” said Anthony. “The hardest thing for me was slowing down and making sure that I was doing things the best and most efficient way possible.”
It was during this time that Anthony really began to see the possibility for what could be for his life. His passion for wanting to learn and improve and not accept the status quo has never diminished.
“My favorite questions are and have always been, ‘Why?’ and ‘Why not?’,” Anthony said. “It’s all about learning to ask the right questions.”
So from there, Anthony threw himself full throttle into the industry and he’s thrived ever since. And while he has worked in the “secular” part of AV in addition to working on staff at a church, his passions have really combined in so many ways and he focuses solely today on being a consultant for the house of worship market.
He is so passionate about bringing the two together and making sure it’s a strong fit.
“I think people [in AV] often assume the ‘church market’ is dumb, and that the technicians there don’t know what they’re doing,” explained Anthony. “The church market is made mostly up of volunteers, but they aren’t stupid. They’re completely capable. It’s just that for most of them, it’s not their full-time thing. Ignorance is remedied if we do a good job of defining expectations and understanding their specific needs.
“We need to remember that many of the people we are working with [in the church space] are volunteers and we need to not talk down to them or at them, we need to talk with them. We need to figure out what volunteer-proof systems need.
“In a lot of smaller churches, there’s a need for simplified maintenance and operation. We need to focus on making the technology volunteer-friendly and we define that expectation with the leadership. Because less really is more.”
Outside of his work in AV, Anthony is passionate about his family. In fact, they’re the most important thing to him in the world. He loves spending time with his wife Babs, and children Teighlor, Alec, Marian and Savannah. His faith is also a huge part of his life and truly is what he feels defines him most.
“The fact is, I’m a man that truly believes that a life changed by God through Jesus is the ultimate thing,” Anthony said. “Life is different now [for me] and that’s so important to me. If there are people I hurt or offended along the way… I’m sorry.”
Anthony’s personal growth and development over the years has greatly impacted his life – personally and professionally.
His goal is to impact, inspire, and to teach people. He loves seeing change, development, and growth – all around him.
Anthony ended with this thought… and while he stated it in reference to the house of worship AV market, the sentiment is honestly something that could be applied in any aspect of business… and life. “Rather than more stuff, it’s about focusing on doing the basics exceptionally well and building a lot of education and training around it. It’s about taking the time to educate through value proposition and understanding the user’s need. After that, I guarantee you’ll have repeat sale, after repeat sale, after repeat sale.” Leave a Comment
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Women of InfoComm to Host Breakfast at ISE InfoComm International, co-owner of the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2015) tradeshow, announced this week its very first Women of InfoComm Network Breakfast at First Lounge restaurant, 8:00-9:30 a.m. on 11 Feb. 2015, at the Amsterdam RAI. The cost to enter is 40 Euros.
The Women of InfoComm Network (WIN) is a global network of individuals who are committed to promoting and empowering women in the audiovisual (AV) and information technology (IT) industries. By participating in the WIN’s live and online events throughout the year, members can make connections, find resources, pursue education, discover mentors, and identify opportunities to advance women in the industry. WIN seeks ways to raise awareness of gender diversity and celebrates the achievements of women who work in AV and IT.
“The Women of InfoComm Network breakfast at ISE will explore what women — and men — in the industry can do to encourage women into successful long-term careers in technology,” said Betsy Jaffe, vice president of Communications at InfoComm International.
Sharing experiences and highlights from her 20-year journey in technology, the breakfast will be presented by Sarah Joyce, vice president, EMEA at Electrosonic, and a member of InfoComm International board of directors.
Diana Danziger, an organizational development and leadership consultant, will host an interactive session aimed at promoting women in technology. The session concludes with networking and a round-table discussion to solicit input from participants the Women of InfoComm Network Council should perform in Europe.
The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion about potential WIN activities in Europe. To participate, sign up here. Leave a Comment
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Audinate Announces 5th Annual Dante AV Networking World at ISE 2015For the fifth consecutive year, Dante’s AV Networking World series of informative presentations and hands-on workshops will be held Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at the Amsterdam Holiday Inn near the RAI Convention Center.
The free all-day event will feature presentations, training workshops and interactive panel discussions led by industry design consultants, AV installation contractors and IT networking experts. The event will also feature a major interoperability networking demonstration of Dante-enabled products and systems, several of which are debuting at ISE from the industry’s leading audio manufacturers.
Presentations cover a variety of topics, including:
- A market research report on the state of audio networking
- A case study featuring the Singapore Sports Hub
- Networking 101- Understanding Networking Basics
- Common issues with how AV equipment is controlled
- A detailed look at Dante in the School of Audio Engineering (SAE)
- How Sydney Trains implemented a networked Digital PA
- Milano Congress – A look at Dante in Europe’s largest convention center
- A glimpse into the future of Dante and AV networking
In addition, a hands-on Dante workshop will bring together teams of participants to demonstrate how quickly and creatively a Dante network can be designed. The event will include raffles, giveaways and surprises throughout the day, as well as a sponsored lunch for all attendees and a hosted networking mixer at the end of the day.
Seating is limited, so register now to reserve your seat for this premiere event at ISE. To register, click here. Leave a Comment
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TFCinfo’s 2015 Projector Brand Customer Perception and Preference Study Hits MarketTFCinfo today announced the completion of its “Projector Brand Customer Perception and Preference Study 2015.” This is the 13th year that this annual projector brand benchmarking study has been conducted to measure projector brand strength among experienced projector users and purchasers across the five most important market segments in the AV industry: large corporations, small/medium businesses, small office/home users, education and government.
In this year’s installment, Epson makes the biggest overall impression. The brand posts positive gains (driven by improvements in many segments, especially SOHU) in awareness levels, purchase consideration and their overall brand image. The results of this research mirror their unit market share dominance and the brand has solidified their position at the top. Other brands such as Dell, Hitachi, NEC, Optoma, Panasonic, Sharp and Sony also show strength and improvements in other key areas and market segments.
Awareness, Image and Intent are three main elements of brand strength that continuously need to be monitored. In this research, TFCinfo shows how individual brands perform on each of these important measures and in comparison to other brands. This allows readers to form a complete picture of where their brand is, and where their brand needs to go to stay competitive.
Awareness: Epson, InFocus, NEC, Panasonic and Sony are the most recognized projector brands in the industry. While other brands may not have ranked among the top, they post some of the strongest improvements and definitely cannot be overlooked. Optoma and Hitachi both post significant gains across the board in both unaided free recall and aided brand recognition this year.
Some strong increases are also seen this year for brands that have previously suffered from lower overall unaided brand awareness. Unaided awareness for Barco, Dell, Eiki and Viewsonic improve this year, which is extremely important to ensure that your brand comes to mind to be included in the important pre-purchase research.
Image: A clear picture is forming with regard to some of the most important projector purchasing factors and the brands that are being associated with them. Some of the most important factors to look at when purchasing a projector are overall image quality, reliability/build quality, and price. Experienced projector users and purchasers name Epson, Panasonic, and Sony as the top brands they associate most with having an excellent image quality.
These same brands, along with NEC and Hitachi, are also named as brands that represent projectors that offer superior reliability and build quality. Respondents name InFocus, Epson and Dell as the brands that offer the best price (value), while on the polar end Epson, Panasonic and Sony are named as offering a better investment (higher price/higher quality). Epson is in an excellent position as end users are viewing the brand as both a great value and a high quality investment.
Intent: Epson, NEC, Panasonic, and Sony are the brands being considered for purchase most overall. Some of these brands are being pushed by their dominance in particular market segments. InFocus, Sharp and even Hitachi hold their own on this measure posting some important consideration gains in certain market segments this year.
“Many brands post great scores this year,” states Tanya Lippke, “In order for brands to turn this consideration into an actual purchase, consumers must have a clear understanding as to what your brand offers in correlation to the purchasing factors that are most important to them. This report reveals what messages the major brands are delivering and how these perceptions are affecting them in the marketplace.”
Many brands were researched in-depth and each show significant strengths and weaknesses in certain areas. Brands that are analyzed in depth include: 3M, Dell, Dukane, Eiki, Epson, Hitachi, InFocus, NEC, Optoma, Panasonic, Runco, Sharp and Sony.
This extensive 360 page report reveals detailed customer insights and analysis that will help manufacturers to build and sustain an advantage in the marketplace.
This report analyzes:
- Unaided brand awareness
- Aided brand awareness
- Brands used
- Brand consideration set (Is your brand among a select group of brands considered first?)
- Superior brands (Is your brand always considered?)
- Inferior Brands (Is your brand never considered?)
- Buying criteria
- Importance rating of buying criteria
- Brand affinity (How strong is your brand strength on key purchasing attributes?)
- Brand associations (What type of projector use is your brand most associated with?)
- Brand image index (How strong is your brand compared to average and your competitors on important purchasing factors and affinity attributes?)
- Plus: Projector use and purchasing (How are projectors used in each market segment, what benefits are realized from using a projector, what are the downsides, how many hours are projectors being used, where are consumers getting information about projectors and brands, where are they buying most, who are the gatekeepers of purchase, does your brand measure up on the most important purchasing factors?)
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Microsoft Will Fill Its ISE Show Stand with 84″ Surface Hub Monitors
Microsoft is officially in the AV market, launching an 84” LED-lit LCD display called the Surface Hub. Surface Hub is integrated with the brand-new Windows 10 that launched today and is a multi-touch 4K resolution 84-inch display that it’s aiming to have AV integrators (yes, you read that right — a source told us that Microsoft will be at ISE in Amsterdam signing up AV integrators as dealers) install into boardrooms, meeting rooms and classrooms.
But the Microsoft Surface is a bit more than the average 84” LCD sold by Sharp and the other big-screen monitor companies out there as, for starters, it’s integrated with a full-on computer running Windows 10. But, in addition, it includes on-board NFC so it can identify the person using it and automatically set itself up (they claim that this NFC version is compatible with Apple, Android and Microsoft phones), includes input mics so you can talk to it and tell it want you want it to do (“Surface, change to the laptop-input”) and cameras for integrated Skype for Business and, wait-for-it, compatibility to third-party videoconferencing systems via Microsoft Lync.
And, of course, it’s chock full of features as it’s an electronic whiteboard — including a stylus (in fact, you can use two simultaneously, if you’d like) and, when you touch the screen with the pen, it automatically switches to whiteboard mode- figuring it out all by itself. Oh, and it’s BYOD capable as it accepts and displays four screens simultaneously.
But, it’s not just an 84” that Microsoft is showing at ISE; they’ll have a every size you can imagine from 55” – 84”.
A few things that will be interesting to ponder at ISE when you enter the Microsoft Stand in Hall 8 (8-K355) are:
- Since this monitor figures out what you want to do — or, you can talk to it, do you need a control system in small rooms where it is installed?
- Since it’s integrated with multi-touch and white boarding, does SMART just become the Kapp company?
- Is the fact that it uses Windows 10 a help or hindrance (we are a MAC company, so we aren’t Windows fan-boys — so you tell us).
- Now that Microsoft is in the AV market looking for integrators, do you think that ISE 2015 will mark the show where it all changed FROM AV to IT?
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DENON Launches KUDO Denon Professional launched a new BYOD product called Kudo — a tabletop device that connects to a meeting room projector or monitor using a simple HDMI cable. Measuring just 6 inches across and less than 3.5 inches high, it’s designed for huddle rooms to allow for wireless connections allow presenters to mirror mobile or laptop screens — even in ultra-high definition — as Kudo supports 4K2K and 3D video signals for compatible displays. With on-board Wi-Fi and support for AirPlay, DLNA and Miracast, users of modern Apple, Android, and Windows devices can beam their content across the room with ease. The included remote control provides simple operation that can be passed among presenters for on-the-fly screen switching.
The Android-powered Kudo allows for managing sources with access to the Google Play Store. Presenters can download and use web browsers, chat clients, digital signage applications, media players and more. Kudo’s two USB ports with UPnP support let users connect input devices such as keyboards, cameras, and trackpads. Bluetooth, a microSD slot and RJ-45 Ethernet port round out Kudo’s ability to integrate into nearly any productivity setting.
KUDO Features include:
- Connects mobile devices and laptops to a projector or video monitor
- Saves time by reducing “transitional” moments during meetings
- Enables simple source switching for engaging presentations
- Uses Google Play apps to browse the web, stream content, and more
- Intuitive user interface for hassle-free setup and operation
- HDMI output with UHD 4K2K and 3D support future-proofings meeting rooms
- Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, DLNA, AirPlay, Miracast, Bluetooth wireless support
- USB ports with UPnP support for input devices
- MicroSD slot for access to music, photos, videos and more
- Infrared remote for total presenter control
- Compact tabletop design fits any meeting room decor
Kudo lists for $199 and will be listed here when it ships in March. Leave a Comment
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Casio Aims New LED Projector at ED Market Casio America just launched a new entry-level projector with its EcoLite XJ-V1, aimed at the education market and featuring Casio’s 5th generation LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source technology. This LampFree light source combines a laser, fluorescent element and LEDs to generate high brightness spec of 2,700 lumens and a 20,000 hour estimated lifespan.
Casio’s EcoLite XJ-V1 projector features a zoom throw ratio of 1.54-1.7:1 and is native and boasts XGA (1024×768) resolution and includes VGA and HDMI inputs.
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Extron Introduces iPad Control App for TouchLink and MediaLink Extron is pleased to introduce Extron Control, a new app that gives users complete access to any Extron control system, directly from their iPad. After a quick initial setup, the iPad connects to the desired room, allowing for complete control. The app automatically loads the user interfaces present on any Extron control product without a lengthy setup and customization process. The familiar interfaces emulate the TouchLink touch panel or MediaLink controllers in your room, as all button presses are kept in sync between the app and your Extron control devices. Extron Control is available for download from the iTunes App Store. Existing users of the TouchLink App will automatically receive Extron Control when they update. Since MediaLink for iPad will be retired, Extron is offering education institutions special pricing on the Control App through the Apple Volume Pricing Program.
Other features include the ability to quickly add rooms and switch between rooms, and auto-reconnect which recalls the previous session even after the app is closed. Technicians will appreciate this new app as it supplements the control of any room and provides easy access for troubleshooting. Extron Control is compatible with projects created in Extron Global Configurator 3.5 or Global Configurator Plus and Professional.
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FSR Introduces Flex Control Builder Software FSR has introduced its Flex Control Builder (FCB), a new software application used to configure FLEX-LT control system panels.
The company’s popular FLEX-LT is a wall or table box mounted control system intended for use in classrooms, meeting rooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, boardrooms and more. The FCB allows users an easy way to configure the FLEX-LT control system panels (there are several different panel models). With a host of new features, the FCB is backwards compatible with legacy projects and has the ability to create custom graphics for screens and buttons. The new FCB offers users the freedom of button and text position and size and offers the ability to create custom text.
Providing users with complete project view at-a-glance, FSR’s new FCB also offers dialer support with visual feedback, built-in project diagnostic and resource monitoring, multiple bar graph support and now allows easy copy and pasting of screen features from existing projects. With one click, users can receive updates to FCB and library files from the FSR Website. In addition, FCBs add support for IR pass through with Flex firmware version 2.11 or higher.
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Boeckeler Instruments Annotation Switcher Adds Streaming to iPad Boeckeler Instruments’ latest upgrades to the Pointmaker CPN-6000 includes there ability for live streaming on the annotation system allow it to perform as what they refer to as “the heart of an AV system.”
The HDCP-compliant CPN-6000 scaler receives up to nine video inputs in composite, Y/C, VGA and HDMI formats, and scales them to output high resolution formats up to 1920×1200 (WUXGA) and distributes video signals using three video outputs (one VGA and two HDMI), plus the streaming video option (via the network).
In addition to network streaming, it can also send the video and audio to an iPad.
Finally, the upgrade includes EDID (Extended Display Identification Device) source and ID support. By default, the CPN-6000 reports a native resolution of 1920×1080 at 60 Hz, but users can now change this reported resolution. This feature is particularly useful to force a resolution change in a connected video source, such as a computer.
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Extron Adds DTP CrossPoint 84 Presentation Matrix Switcher Model Extron’s all-new DTP CrossPoint 84 is a new 8 x 4 switcher with an integrated control processor or amplifier, adding another model to the company’s family of DTP CrossPoint matrix switchers. The 2U (rack-unit) DTP CrossPoint 84 is basically a system hub as it’s an 8×4 matrix switcher with 4K inputs and outputs, includes two built-in independent scalers, integrated DTP and XTP transmitters and receivers and an audio DSP in one package with an integrated control system — not just a port.
The DTP CrossPoint 84 is 4K capable and the DTP twisted pair inputs and outputs provide can handle any input or output signal and send it via CATx cable. The twisted pair inputs and outputs can also be used to connect to any display with an HDBaseT input or tie into a centralized, facility-wide XTP System to add local room-based AV systems.
A high performance scaler is paired to each of the two DTP outputs, so that incoming source signals can be optimized and converted to deliver the highest quality image content for display. With Extron’s exclusive digital technologies, integrators can easily connect sources and displays and set up switching ties, with plug-and-play simplicity, automatic device negotiation, and nearly instantaneous switching delivered with Extron EDID Minder, Key Minder, and SpeedSwitch.
The DTP CrossPoint 84 includes an integrated professional-grade DSP featuring the same Extron 64-bit ProDSP technology in the highly regarded, award-winning DMP 128 digital matrix processors. Integrators can customize system designs and mixes any way desired, with fully configurable EQ, filters, dynamics, extensive matrix mixing options, and so much more. If a large number of microphones or speaker destinations are needed, the DTP CrossPoint 84 offers a unique digital audio expansion port that links the internal DSP to a DMP 128 for additional inputs and outputs, or to add AEC to a conferencing system. For even greater scalability, the DTP CrossPoint 84 can be linked into a DMP 128 on a Dante network for unprecedented system expansion possibilities.
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Cambridge Sound Management Announces Qt Command Center Software that Allows Control of Sound Masking Across Multiple Locations Cambridge Sound Management (CSM) has announced the Qt Command Center – an enterprise software application that allows administrators to manage multiple networked QtPro sound masking systems anywhere in the world from a single dashboard.
The Qt Command Center allows facility managers or IT administrators to set up and update the settings on any Qt Control Modules, regardless of its location on a corporate LAN. It also allows users to copy settings from any controller and apply them to one or more controllers, eliminating the need to do this manually. The Qt Command Center makes it possible for users to add, label and map independent control modules, which enhances the ease of scalability in a facility. Users can also export settings from the Qt Command Center for easy backup or transfer.
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BALD Technologies Intros Digital Signage Flat-Surface Tilt Mount BALD Technologies just released a frame designed to be quickly dropped into a work surface — ultimately allowing users to precisely adjust the viewing angle of the touch screen. The two part, actuator driven mount moves the interior frame from horizontal to vertical and anywhere in between ultimately solving viewing angle problems associated with horizontally mounted monitors. This allows a touchscreen monitor to be mounted on any flat surface (e.g., counter, table or desk) and still be angled and tilted towards the user.
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Mackie Intros New DL32R Digital Live Sound MixerMackie just debuted its new DL32R 32-Channel Wireless Digital Mixer with iPad Control. The Mackie DL32R features a mix of professional I/O in an compact 3U rackmount design. Each of the 32 inputs (24 XLR, 8 XLR/TRS combo) feature Mackie’s all-new Onyx+ recallable mic preamps, with remote control over preamp gain and phantom power. Fully-assignable using the Master Fader control app, there are 14 XLR outputs great for anything from stage monitors to matrix outputs. The front panel also features a stereo AES digital output for connecting gear like speaker processors. A dedicated stereo monitor output is designed for connecting an in-ear monitor system for detailed listening from anywhere in the venue.
With complete wireless control of the system using Mackie’s Master Fader iPad app, there is no longer any need for a fixed FOH position. Place the mixer where it works best — be it next to the stage, backstage or even tucked away in a utility closet. This can also eliminate the need for a bulky analog snake.The DL32R does away with FOH positions such as under a balcony, behind a pillar, etc. The user can tune the room right from the problem spots and get on stage to ring out monitors or work with the band to dial in the perfect monitor mix.
Multiple engineers can work wirelessly from a single DL32R mixer using their own iOS device, including monitor engineers and performers who wish to control their own monitor mixes. The lead engineer can apply access limiting to additional control devices, keeping the user from making unwanted changes.
The DL32R features two flexible methods for multi-track recording and playback: The first of these is direct to USB hard drive, which is currently a 48 kHz, 24-bit, 24 input by 24 output platform — this will be expanded soon to 32×32 via a free firmware update. Second is the direct-to-disk option for wireless control over your multi-track recording and playback.
An additional USB 2.0 computer audio interface is available for 32×32 recording and playback that can directly connect with any DAW — great for studio applications and rehearsal spaces. Both methods provide the ability to record the band and perform a virtual soundcheck at the next show. This is a powerful and professional way to dial in a mix at any venue.
Mackie says the DL32R’s DSP eliminates the need for racks of expensive outboard processing. Each of the 32 inputs features a 4-band parametric EQ with a separate high-pass filter, plus gating and compression. Four return channels feature dedicated EQ and compression. Each of the 14 auxiliary sends, six matrix busses and main L/R busses feature a 4-band parametric EQ, 31-band GEQ, a compressor limiter and alignment delay. Six subgroups feature EQ and compression. Each processor features Modern and Vintage voicing options, delivering sonic choice to the user. Three separate effects processors with dedicated sends allow for two reverbs and one delay with tap control. 6 VCAs and 6 Mute Groups round out the processing.
Designed from the ground up for live sound, Mackie’s Master Fader iPad app delivers total wireless control over the DL32R. True to Mackie’s ongoing commitment to creating mixers that are extremely easy to learn and to master, Master Fader provides fast navigation and very powerful tools for mixing 32-channels of audio.
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VUE Intros al-8SB Flyable Subwoofer to Its al-Class Speaker LineBuilding on its al-Class high-definition line array systems, VUE Audiotechnik introduces the al-8SB Flyable Subwoofer. Designed for integration with the al-8 Line Array System, the versatile al-8SB delivers powerful and well-defined low-frequency reproduction down below 35 Hz. The compact and easily flyable package features rigging options for suspension above or behind al-8 arrays in a variety of configurations in addition to forming the base for ground stack arrays.
The compact al-8SB can be used in flown arrays along with additional ground stacked VUE subwoofers for applications requiring impressive low frequency effects, such as large dance music systems, and can be used in cardioid bass arrangements. The al-8SB consists of a W-18 neodymium version of the C18 woofer found in the VUE hs-28 Dual 18-inch ACM Subwoofer, housed in an enclosure that is exactly the height of two al-8 dual 8 inch three-way line array elements. This provides visual symmetry between flown arrays of al-8s and al-8SB subwoofers, as well optimal enclosure volume for the woofer. Its 18-inch, long-throw transducer employs a 4-inch voice coil and dual spider for minimal power compression.
The al-8SB enclosure is constructed of birch plywood, coated in the same durable 12-step Dura-Coat LX finish as the al-8 acoustic elements. Extensive interior bracing ensures resonant-free low frequency performance. The machined, powder-coated, steel grille with acoustically transparent lining provides ample driver protection while completing the top-quality al-Class aesthetic. Recessed handles and skids enable easy transport and stacking.
Integrated rigging hardware ensures that the al-8SB is perfectly configured for use in any al-8 Line Array System, whether suspended or ground stacked. The four-point symmetrical rigging allows the al-8sb to be flown in reverse fashion with other al-8SB subwoofers to create a cardioid bass arrangement. Recessed, front- and rear-mounted, dual Neutrik Speakon sockets provide easy input and output connection from the back of cardioid arrays.
VUE’s new fly beam can fly the al-8SB enclosures or full-range al-8 arrays. The beam can be used for ground stacking al-8s on the subwoofer enclosure or to fly an array of al-8S underneath an array of subwoofer enclosures. A flyable end-fire grid allows quick assembly of sophisticated al-8SB end-fire arrays for improved directionality and reduced low-frequency energy onstage.
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Origin Acoustics Launches New ThinFit LoudspeakersThe team that invented the in-wall loudspeaker (at SpeakerCraft) have a new company, Origin Acoustics, and they’ve announced the release of three models in their ThinFit Collection. Designed specifically for installations with limited depth requirements, all three models feature an integrated back-can with a mere 70mm depth.
The TF34 and TF36 share a similar driver configuration. Dual 88mm woofers and dual 88mm midwoofers surround a 20mm tweeter. The TF34 feature Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) woofers and midwoofers with an aluminum tweeter. The TF36 steps up to Glass Fiber woofers and a silk-dome tweeter. Both are mounted on an injection-molded baffle that integrates into the steel back-can creating a ported enclosure.
The TF64DT features a 17cm dual voice-coil, IMG woofer and two 20mm aluminum tweeters. These are also mounted on an injection-molded baffle, which attaches to a steel back-can creating a sealed enclosure. The dual-tweeter design allows both left and right channels to be produced from a single speaker. All three models use the same bezel-less magnetic grille assembly found on the Director D80 series.
The acoustic dampening enclosures are fully integrated with the woofers to create a superior sonic result. Origin says the enclosures also cut down on room-to-room sound transfer by up to 9 dB.
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Meyer Sound CAL Becomes First AVnu-Certified AVB Loudspeaker Meyer Sound has announced that its CAL column array loudspeakers are the first loudspeaker products to receive the AVnu certification by AVnu Alliance, the industry consortium that certifies Audio Video Bridging (AVB) devices for interoperability. This certification is the global seal given to devices that have implemented the IEEE AVB standards and passed AVnu Alliance’s rigorous testing for interoperability and compliance. CAL can be heard live at the Meyer Sound stand at the 2015 ISE trade show in Amsterdam.
Now with the AVnu certification, CAL provides seamless interoperability with AVnu-certified AVB devices from other vendors to simplify network implementation for the user, while offering numerous advantages of the open IEEE AVB standards.
For specifiers and integrators, CAL with AVnu-certified AVB streamlines the network infrastructure by combining audio signal transmission with system control and monitoring using industry-standard structured cabling such as Cat5e and Cat6. This introduces unprecedented time and cost savings compared to traditional analog and digital signal distribution, while significantly simplifying network implementation and future reconfiguration. In addition, AVB eliminates shortcomings in legacy proprietary networking solutions and provides precise timing synchronization with guaranteed bandwidth.
The AVnu certification program is conducted by the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), a third-party testing house that has also worked with the Wi-Fi Alliance and other industry consortia. Other products that have received AVnu certification include the AVB hardware and software reference platform from XMOS, switches from Extreme Networks and more.
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Extron Introduces NetPA Compact Audio Power Amplifiers with Dante Extron’s new NetPA 502 AT and NetPA 1001-70V AT are both half rack 1U, convection cooled power amplifiers equipped with Dante digital audio networking. The NetPA 502 AT delivers two channels of 50 watts into 4 ohms, and the NetPA 1001-70V AT provides a single channel of 100 watts at 70 volts. NetPA amplifiers can receive audio from Dante-equipped audio processors over a standard local area network, greatly simplifying the cabling infrastructure for sharing audio across multiple rooms or floors in a building. In addition to amplifying incoming Dante audio, NetPA amplifiers feature line level outputs that can simultaneously feed an additional speaker zone or audio system. They feature an Extron exclusive, highly efficient, advanced Class D amplifier design, plus patented CDRS — Class D Ripple Suppression that provides improved signal fidelity over conventional Class D amplifiers.
The NetPA 502 AT and NetPA 1001-70V AT are professional grade amplifiers, featuring greater than 90 dB signal-to-noise ratio and less than 0.1 percent THD+N. The amplifiers have recessed, detented level controls located on the rear panel that facilitate adjustment of audio system gain structure, or setting an individual level for each zone. They also have an ultra low inrush current draw to prevent power circuit overload that occurs when multiple amplifiers are switched on simultaneously. This feature eliminates the need for power sequencing in systems with multiple amplifiers in large centralized equipment racks, and prevents other equipment from experiencing power interruption from associated power surges.
A network of Extron Dante-enabled products, including the NetPA amplifiers, can be set up using Dante Controller software as well as DSP Configurator Software. Dante Controller is used to easily assign an output from a Dante-equipped digital signal processor to an input on a NetPA amplifier. Dante-equipped products are AVB — Audio Video Bridging ready.
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HARMAN’s Crown Audio Announces “Empower by Crown” Amplifier Program HARMAN’s Crown Audio today announced Empower by Crown, a new embedded amplifier program to provide third-party active loudspeaker manufacturers of elite consumer electronics (CE) and customer integration (CI) finished product with special access to the Crown Audio portfolio of amplifier technology. Built on Crown’s proprietary DriveCore platform, all Empowered by Crown Amplifiers are designed for integration into virtually any loudspeaker configuration.
The first Empowered by Crown amplifiers offer power points from 75W up to 2x750W continuous and 2x1000W burst @ 2 ohms and they claim an ultra-low distortion spec (<0.1 percent) and noise (>110dB S/N). Empower by Crown Amplifiers are EuP compliant, and feature an integrated power supply, plus aux DC supply for input cards and networking options.
An example of innovation now being deployed across multiple products is Crown’s DriveCore technology. The DriveCore chip, co-developed with Texas Instruments, combines the amplifier drive stage into the power output stage circuits that are typically much larger in size and power requirements. As a result, Crown says power consumption is dramatically reduced and the amplifiers are far more energy-efficient.
Ideal for confident deployment in high caliber powered speakers, Crown Embedded Amplifiers will feature an integrated protection suite including Clipping, Temperature, Shorted/Failed driver, over-current, AC mains over/under voltage that is managed locally through Drivecore.
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Audio-Technica’s Dante-Enabled Products Compatible With Symetrix’s Newly-Released SymNet Composer 3.0 Audio-Technica has announced that Symetrix’s newly-released SymNet Composer 3.0 open-architecture design software offers native integration of Audio-Technica’s ATND971 Dante-enabled cardioid condenser boundary microphone and the ATND8677 Dante-enabled microphone desk stand.
Version 3.0 has built upon the native support of Audinate’s Dante media networking technology for select third-party devices in earlier releases, and extends support of market-leading products thanks to new partnerships with Audio-Technica and others. Users of the Symetrix SymNet Radius AEC, Radius 12×8 EX and Edge Dante-scalable DSPs are now able to streamline their configuration procedures and achieve network discovery, Dante signal routing, and audio setup of supported Audio-Technica devices.
Launched at the InfoComm Show in Las Vegas earlier this year, Audio-Technica’s ATND971 bridges the gap between audio and IT as the first wired microphone that transmits audio and control data together over Audinate’s Dante network protocol. A simple Ethernet connection allows the ATND971 network microphone to communicate across an existing network of Dante-enabled devices and, with the microphone’s programmable user switch, control any of those devices at the push of a button.
Also integrated with Symetrix SymNet Composer 3.0, the ATND8677 Microphone Desk Stand fits gooseneck microphones with standard XLRM-type outputs, offering installers previously unavailable simplicity in adding gooseneck microphones to Dante audio networks. All of the tech details are here. Leave a Comment
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Lyngdorf Audio Unveils Unique High Performance Power Amplifier Lyngdorf Audio just debuted the SDA-2400 stereo power amplifier at CES this week. Unlike most power amplifiers, the versatile SDA-2400 features both analog and digital inputs and optional rack mounts, making it the perfect match for high-end surround sound processors and pre-amplifiers. The SDA-2400 is not a regular class D power amplifier. The unusually powerful two by 400 watt (4 ohm) output stage uses Pulse Width Modulation with a switch speed optimization technology. This ensures a low and linear natural distortion, and an unmatchable performance is achieved by using less feedback compared to typical Class D amplifiers.
With trigger control, auto signal detection, or “power on” modes, this amplifier can function in all traditional system combinations — but also as a powerful amplifier for media players, streaming devices, or radio outputs with volume controlled outputs, thus creating a minimalistic setup.
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DENON Introduces ENVOI Denon Professional today launched something it’s calling Envoi, which is basically a portable, wireless sound system. Perfect for entertainment events and public speaking engagements, this compact, easily transportable system solves the dilemma of amplifying voices and music to a large audience when there is no access to AC power.
The Envoi is fully wireless, with up to 12 hours of battery life, a handheld wireless microphone for mobility and even a Bluetooth receiver allowing users to stream music right from their smartphone or tablet. In addition, a fully featured, built-in MP3 player can handle any playback files stored on SD card or USB thumb drive for total BYOD compatibility.
Envoi’s sound comes from 360-watt amplifier built around Class D technology using 10” woofer and phase-aligned tweeters.
Denon Professional Envoi includes:
- Full musical range frequency response up to 20 kHz
- Two-way active speaker (10” woofer, 1” compression HF driver)
- Built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of powerful sound
- 360 watts Class D power (AC power line), 240 watts (DC battery powered)
- USB/SD MP3/WMA Player for unattended playback
- Informative, clear LCD display
- Two-wheel system with retractable handle for easy transportability
- Mic 1&2 combo inputs with Mic/Line level selector switch
- 1⁄4inch (6.3mm) aux input connector
- Two-band bass/treble EQ, ±12dB
- Reverb effect with trim knob
- Four-point battery level indicator
- Multi voltage switch
- Standard 35mm polemount socket
- Compact size 16.7 x 14.1 x 24.6″ (425 x 360 x 626 millimeter)
- Weight: 41.8 pounds (19 kilograms)
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DAS Launches AERO 20A Compact Line Array D.A.S. has announced the launch of its new Aero 20A compact powered line array system. The new system joins the third generation of Aero line arrays systems born with the introduction of the Aero 40A Advanced Line Array System (ALAS) in 2014. Incorporating the ALAS philosophy, the Aero 20A draws from the astounding success of the “all-purpose” capabilities of the Aero 12A, launched in 2009.
The new Aero 20A incorporates D.A.S.’s latest transducer design, power electronics and system management. The Aero 20A incorporates a new D.A.S. 12″ loudspeaker optimized to provide high output and reliability. A light aluminum voice coil bonded to a new fiberglass reinforced cone, an optimized magnet circuit, and a new suspension design, have contributed to the exceptional performance of the 12AN4 in terms of distortion, power handling and maximum SPL. The 12AN4’s new voice coil venting scheme is particularly effective in dissipating voice coil heat providing the speaker with a high thermal rating and low power compression.
The high frequency response relies on the M-75N compression driver and a new waveguide assembly developed specifically for the Aero 20A. The compression driver employs a neodymium magnet structure, a titanium diaphragm and 75 mm (3″) voice coil. The M-75N is attached to an injected aluminum waveguide optimized to provide exceptional performance in conjunction with the M-75N driver.
The Aero 20A is powered by an advanced electronics package comprising a compact Class D amplifier that combines the power supply, output stage and connectors in a single, light-weight chassis. The two channel (800 W + 400 W) amplifier makes use of the latest in switch mode technology and offers maximum performance, high predictability and immunity from intermodulation artifacts thanks to the innovative design of the Pulse Width Modulation controller.
The Aero 20A incorporates the latest in digital signal processors. Brick wall FIR filters have been used to provide perfect alignment between ways achieving exceptionally uniform coverage all the way down to the crossover point. Top-of-the-line AD/DA converters have been employed allowing for significant improvements in dynamics, lower distortion and ultra-low noise levels.
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VUE Audiotechnik Introduces h-5 Flagship Ultra-Compact h-5 Loudspeaker VUE Audiotechnik has unveiled the latest addition to its h-Class family of high-definition, full-range loudspeakers.
The compact and lightweight h-5 combines two precision-engineered, 5-inch low-frequency transducers with a 1-inch exit compression driver that features a Truextent beryllium diaphragm at its core. VUE says beryllium technology allows the compression driver to deliver dramatic improvements in high-frequency extension and response linearity that simply cannot be matched by traditional aluminum or titanium designs. The beryllium compression driver is mounted to a new, precision horn with very wide 120° x 40° (H x V) coverage.
Dual channel, high efficiency amplifiers deliver power for both transducers while eliminating the need for cooling fans. A lightweight, fully protected, switch-mode power supply with auto voltage detection provides hassle-free worldwide operation with universal mains operation from 85V to 260V. The h-5’s drivers and electronics are housed in a birch enclosure that includes integrated M10 hanging points, and optional yoke mount and rigging hardware make easy deployment as a main system, on lighting grids, or in a variety of support configurations.
The h-5 grille is coated with a two-part, polyurethane finish that lays a transparent candy-apple red coating over a base coat of black.
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InFocus Breaks Into Sub-$2,000 Category with JTouch 65″ TouchScreen Display InFocus was the first projector company with a sub-$1000 4,000-lumen projector, now the company’s first sub-$2,000 65” touchscreen display company. The new 65-inch JTouch from InFocus is aimed at the K-12 education market.
Like the rest of the native 1080p JTouch models, the 65-inch mirrors the content of a connected PC or Mac and makes the teacher’s computer content responsive to touch. Teachers can push content to the giant touchscreen from any HDMI, VGA, USB Type-A-enabled device or wirelessly with the InFocus LiteShow 4 adapter. It also has USB ports on the device for quick display from thumb drives, document cameras or other devices.
In addition to displaying and enabling touch for all software, people running Windows 7/8 computers can add InFocus’ BigNote software and make JTouch an interactive whiteboard with a variety of annotation tools like highlighters, pens and shapes.
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