Volume 15, Issue 12.1 — June 22, 2017
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rAVe NOW’s InfoComm Coverage Is Next Best Thing to Being There
By Gary Kayye rAVe Founder
There’s no substitute for going to InfoComm — it’s a must-attend trade show if you are in the commercial AV industry. But, not everyone is allowed to attend.
If you weren’t one of the lucky 44,077 people that were in Orlando for InfoComm 2017, then we have a solution for you.
We actually brought over 25 reporters to the show. So, we have way, way, way more coverage than anyone else. And, we covered more than you could have had you attended yourself.
How? Well, we went to every single booth on the show floor and shot videos (1,650+ of them) of all the new products launched at InfoComm this year. And, we recorded podcasts (45+), we video live-streamed daily each day using Facebook LIVE, we wrote blogs 20+), we published 300+ news stories and we shot in excess of 3,500 photos from the show floor!
And, it’s all in one, searchable, dedicated website — a website we built just for infoComm 2017. Check it out here.
InfoComm 2018 is in Las Vegas so you should put it on your calendar now — June 6-8, 2018!
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Tear the Tents Down, Clean the Cages
By Joel Rollins rAVe Columnist
It’s the last day of the show, and TGIF. It really has been a great show, setting records for attendance, and I think the attendees really got their money’s worth this year. There was lots of new technology and ideas, and most new products that were introduced seem to be shipping, which means people can go home and get right to work implementing them.
So I sit here, back at the keyboard, trying to sum it all up. So here, in no particular order, are my impressions of InfoComm ’17.
First, the show itself: InfoComm ’17 was, from everything I saw, an exceptionally well-run show. Both the manufacturers and the attendees seemed to think so, at least the ones (probably in the hundreds) that I talked to. I really appreciated the increased attention to the Staging and Live Events Pavilion, and I am really glad to see the increased participation of the I.A.T.S.E. In the rigging and safety demonstrations. For far too long, many of our members (and thus our association) held an almost adversarial relationship with the dominant live events union, and it is great to see us working together as we (in my humble opinion) always should have. On top of that, I thought the lighting, staging and audio areas of the floor were well organized, with less confusion and less conflicting audio than in years past. Part of this, no doubt, is the increased use of the separate audio demonstration suites off the show floor.
I have only one negative comment about the show, and it is strictly a personal one. The fact that some companies in our industry still employee scantily-clad women from outside the business to try to draw people to their booths is moronic. The biggest comment I heard was that they must have to do it to compensate for their products or services. It embarrasses me that our industry still lets this happen. I have the great honor of being here with rAVe and working with one of the most talented and hard-working groups of young people I have ever met, and many of them are young women. The “Mad Men” mentality of this should have been over YEARS ago. Grow up.
Then, there was product. Oh, boy, was there product. As Gary mentioned in one of our podcasts, this year we received more new product announcements than we have for any previous InfoComm show. And there were whole new categories of product shown, including Samsung’s stunning QLED products, LG’s continuing developments in their (IMHO) even more beautiful OLED line, and more high-resolution laser engine projection systems than you could shake a proverbial stick at. Even better (for me) were all the manufacturers showing product for the Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality portions of the market. I have been shouting about the coming of VR for years, and have been afraid that the AV industry would miss the boat and cede this market to the IT and Consumer Electronics portion of the business. I’m glad to see we in the pro end of the industry seem to be catching on.
There were way too many new products to point out all the ones I really liked, but I do know that in 45 minutes, when our final wrap up podcast begins, Gary Kayye is going to demand that I pick one. And so I have. It’s not one of the biggest or most expensive products, just one that I know will be particularly useful to me. So this isn’t a rAVe award, just my pick for the show.
The Tascam DR-701D is a four-channel audio recorder and mixer, designed for use with DSLR cameras and higher-end camcorders with the stupid “power mic” input. It has four XLRs input, and both records and outputs a mixed signal to the camera’s single audio input. I have used it’s predecessor, the DR-60D, for a couple of years now, and it has seriously “fixed” the audio issues I have had with this type of camera. The new DR-701D adds two more XLR inputs, HDMI sync and finally a ruggedized magnesium case. One of these will definitely wind up in my audio kit very soon.
The other thing that really excited me at the show was the “Tech Crew” program from Australia, a program for getting kids excited about the technical end of our business at a young age – and making the detailed and demanding process of learning the technical end of our business FUN. My hat is off to these guys, and I hope you will look at their video here on our web page.
Anyway, it has been a great show, and I am about to get on the road with my bag of literature, t-shirts, and fidget spinners. Thanks to all of you in the industry who combined to make another great InfoComm show. I’ll see you soon.
JRR
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rAVe Anoints Dan Dugan the Most Honest Guy in Audio as He Launches AES/ADAT Automixer
By Gary Kayye rAVe Founder
The Most Honest Guy in Audio, Dan Dugan, founder of Dan Dugan Sound Design, will be introducing the Model E-3A, an automatic microphone mixing controller with AES digital I/O. The E-3A is designed to connect to standard mixing consoles via insert points, making it a useful tool for sound engineers who frequently manage multiple microphones at live events such as corporate meetings or governmental sessions.
Why is he “The Most Honest Guy in Audio?” Simple — with Dan, you can believe everything he says about his products. There is ZERO exaggeration on his specs an no ridiculous adjectives to describe his products. He is THE ONLY audio company that we can literally cut and paste his press releases on new products — there are no lies or exaggerations in them.
Just read this — this is word-for-word what he submitted to us. It’s well-written, explains the application perfectly and has NO EXAGGERATED SPECS:
The Model E-3A replaces the prior Model E-3. The new version incorporates an OLED front panel which is used for automix gain display, management of six matrix mixing buses, and other control functions. The E-3A accommodates 16 channels of AES I/O at 48kHz or 96kHz, and may be easily linked to other Dugan digital mixers for system expansion. Alternatively, users may utilize AES and ADAT I/O simultaneously for a maximum of 32 channels at 48kHz.
Up to six internal matrix mixing buses may be patched to any chosen outputs. 16 automixed channels, 16 unprocessed AES inputs, and 16 unprocessed ADAT inputs are all available for a total of 48 inputs to each matrix bus. The internal matrix buses create additional flexibility in a user’s mixing configuration. For example, a matrix bus could be used to create an automix inside the E-3A instead of using console insert points, or the buses could be used to create mix-minus outputs for commentators’ cue speakers, or to taper gain of nearby ceiling speakers in a conference room application.
Like all other Dugan automixers, the Model E-3A may be controlled from the product’s front panel, the Dugan Control Panel for Java (supplied free), the updated Dugan Control Panel for iPad, and/or the Dugan Model K Control Surface. The front panel version of the Dugan Control Panel is operated by navigation keys and a rotary encoder for setting values.
Dan Dugan is the inventor of the automatic microphone mixer. His gain-sharing technology is widely recognized throughout the professional audio and broadcast industries for creating the best possible mix of live microphones. The Dugan Speech System provides fast, transparent cross-fades without upcutting, choppy sound or shifts in background noise. Transitions between talkers are smooth and consistent, no matter how many mics are open.
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Crestron Ships SSW Room Availability Hallway SignCrestron’s new SSW Room Availability Hallway Sign is a wall mounted room sign that illuminates bright green to indicate an available room, and red to indicate an occupied room. The SSW is perfectly visible from up to 50 feet away and yet highly energy efficient, utilizing less than 2 watts.
Integrators connect the SSW to a Crestron TSW x60 Series touch screen (via the included 15′ USB cable) for a programming-free solution with what Crestron is calling instant out of the box functionality. Alternatively, multiple hallway signs can be connected to a Crestron control system up to 3,000 feet away via Cresnet cable.
Housed in an enclosure that can be custom engraved with the room name (or left blank), the SSW can accommodate a choice of font sizes and the option of one or two lines of text. The acrylic lights up, outlining the edges of the sign and the engraved room name or number. By connecting to a Crestron control system and using Crestron Studio or SIMPL, programmers can customize the RGB capabilities of the SSW such as displaying company or team colors, adjusting brightness, fading in and out in 1% increments, and flashing.
The LED module installs flush with the wall via a single gang box or p-ring that allows connection to a Cresnet or USB cable. The acrylic face of the sign attaches with two screws. The designer molding slides over the sconce-style acrylic sign and attaches with two built-in magnets.
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wePresent Intros New WiCS-2100 wePresent re-announced the launch of their newest model, the WiCS-2100. First shown at Integrated Systems Europe in February, the WiCS-2100 is the first in the new line of wireless collaboration systems.
The WiCS-2100 is a wireless presentation and collaboration solution that allows presentation, interaction and collaboration between users with any kind of device. WiCS-2100 supports Windows or Mac computers, smartphones, tablets and Chromebooks for wireless connectivity.
WiCS-2100 offers complete integration with Chromecast and Airplay devices, including audio and video support. This allows users of both mirroring solutions to collaborate simultaneously and take advantage of the full range of on-board interaction and collaboration tools available, such as on screen annotation and interactive whiteboard capabilities.
WiCS-2100 is the first wePresent model to offer an “eco” standby mode which allows for reduced power consumption. Eco standby mode utilizes discreet power to maintain functionality while conserving energy use. For environments where moderator control is crucial, WiCS-2100 offers the conference controller an on-screen user preview for all connected users.
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Altia Systems to Debut PanaCast Whiteboard at InfoComm Altia Systems, creators of PanaCast 2 — the world’s first Panoramic-4K plug-and-play video camera system, has worked with Intel to launch PanaCast Whiteboard, a computer software that detects content on an existing whiteboard and displays it as an individual screen within a video conference. The software automatically improves image quality and corrects distortion to produce a clear whiteboard image, enhancing the video collaboration experience for remote participants in various business and education settings.
This is one of the 10 best new products launching at InfoComm so we’ve added it to our InfoComm 2017 Top-10 Tour. You can also see my podcast interview, which includes a video demo, with the founder of Altia here.
Stemmed from computer vision and imaging science algorithms initially developed by Intel and Altia Systems, PanaCast Whiteboard alleviates reflections, shadows and glare to produce a crisp, clear image. Whiteboard is compatible with a wide variety of video conferencing platforms such as Google Hangouts, Cisco WebEx, Microsoft Skype and Zoom, for a competitive annual license fee of $199 per PanaCast 2 camera.
Users can access Whiteboard via the free PanaCast Vision app, which gives users the capability to adjust a camera’s field of view. PanaCast Vision delivers the full 180° Panoramic-4K camera view while simultaneously sharing whiteboard content as a virtual webcam stream or content-shared window, giving remote participants a virtual seat at the table and creating a natural viewing experience.
PanaCast Whiteboard is currently compatible with PCs running quad-core Intel Core i7 processor and above, and can be viewed by participants on any video collaboration app via laptop, tablet or phone. In addition to PanaCast 2 and PanaCast Whiteboard, Altia Systems is also the developer of PanaCast 2s, the first software-defined 7.4 Megapixel 180° camera system, Intelligent Zoom and other industry-first products.
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Leon Speakers Debuts New Commercial AV Solutions at InfoComm Leon Speakers will debut a new commercial AV product line during InfoComm 2017 in Orlando. Leon’s new UX Series of soundbars, on-wall and in-wall speakers is the company’s thinnest and are made to complement today’s trend in low profile commercial displays. With 20 models across five product series, the Leon UX Series provides speaker solutions to suit any commercial environment, including corporate, hospitality, education and more. Following this trend in ultra-thin speakers, the new thinner, A8-200 subwoofer will also make its debut.
Leon’s new Interactive FIT is a video conferencing solution that combines audio with customizable storage space for small AV components. Configurable for any application, the Interactive FIT mounts directly to a display and acts as both an audio source and a compact storage space for devices such as webcams, mini PCs, small amplifiers and baluns.
Leon will also show the Horizon Interactive series specifically for telepresence systems. Designed to house PTZ cameras and custom-built to match the exact width of any display, this soundbar combines high-fidelity sound and high-definition video in one cabinet.
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SoundTube Adds Pendant Dante Speakers to Line SoundTube is adding three pendant speakers to its Dante-enabled line of installed speaker products.
The first pendants in the industry with Dante capability, the IPD-RS62-EZ and IPD-RS82-EZ use SoundTube’s BroadBeam Ring high-frequency dispersion technology for clear, understandable messaging and music over a wide area, even off-axis from the speakers. The high-power IPD-HP82-EZ uses a BroadBeam HP compression driver with waveguide for use in rooms with extra high ceilings. Applications for IPD pendants include any facility with high or open ceilings, such as houses of worship, schools, hotels and meeting spaces, bars, and restaurants. All three speakers will be available in a black or white (paintable) finish. Hanging hardware is included.
With digital signals plus power sent directly to the speakers via standard category cable, SoundTube’s Dante speakers do not require amplifiers or D/A converters, and they are interoperable with a host of other products operating on the Dante platform worldwide. They may be used with SoundTube’s ST-Net Switch, offering up to 40 watts PoE to each speaker, or with standard PoE or PoE+ switches.
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Bose Professional Introduces EdgeMax In-Ceiling Loudspeakers with PhaseGuide Technology Bose Professional announces the introduction of its EdgeMax in-ceiling loudspeakers. EdgeMax loudspeakers feature proprietary Bose PhaseGuide technology, which Bose says provides room-filling coverage while improving overall sound quality compared to the performance of conventional ceiling loudspeakers.
Designed for mounting near wall boundaries, EdgeMax loudspeakers project high-frequency sound throughout rooms up to 65 feet (20 meters) wide using only perimeter mounting locations, and can effectively cover an area that would require up to four conventional conical-coverage models. Thus, EdgeMax loudspeakers can eliminate the need for conventional ceiling speakers mounted in the center of rooms, or surface-mount loudspeakers mounted on walls. And because of their unique design and consistent coverage pattern, EdgeMax loudspeakers enable installers to move efficiently through the installation, creating a great-looking and great-sounding end result. Additionally, EdgeMax loudspeakers produce excellent intelligibility for speech and full-frequency response for music, making it ideal for retail, commercial, industrial, institutional and residential applications.
EdgeMax in-ceiling premium loudspeakers are available with two different horizontal coverage patterns. EdgeMax EM90 models provide nominal 90-degree horizontal coverage and are intended for in-ceiling mounting near room corners. EdgeMax EM180 models provide nominal 180-degree horizontal coverage and are intended for in-ceiling mounting near wall boundaries centered along target coverage zones. Both models feature 75-degree asymmetrical vertical coverage, which is optimized for ceiling heights between eight feet and 20 feet.
Key features of EdgeMax in-ceiling premium loudspeakers:
- PhaseGuide technology, which provides unique asymmetrical vertical coverage pattern designed for room-filling sound when mounted in-ceiling near wall boundaries
- 1.3-inch diaphragm compression driver for best-in-class audio quality with superior frequency response and coverage consistency versus typical dome tweeters
- Eight-inch woofer with wall-boundary loading, which provides extended bass impact
- Two-way passive crossover with 8-ohm or 70V/100V transformer taps
- New mounting-clamp system for fast, easy installs
- Magnetically attached grill for quick access to wiring and tap settings
- UL1480 listing for air-handling (plenum) space installation
- Easy installation, saving integrators time in the field
EdgeMax in-ceiling premium loudspeakers will be previewed during the 2017 InfoComm show and are scheduled for fourth-quarter 2017 availability. Here are the details. Leave a Comment
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MuxLab Brings New Selection of Pro Audio Integration Solutions to InfoCommThree new products from MuxLab are designed to help integrators create unique, audio-based infrastructures that are IP-based. Available for the first time at InfoComm are the Dante/Quad Channel Audio PoE Gateway (500765), the Audio/AMP over IP Extender with Mic (500755-AMP) and the 70v Audio Converter (500755-70V).
Analog audio sources can be sent to Dante-compatible professional audio equipment using an IP network as a bridge with the Dante/Quad Channel Audio PoE Gateway. Dual two-channel or quad single-channel full range (20Hz to 20KHz) balanced analog audio signals are routed via an Ethernet switch over the network to Dante audio equipment. Dual two-channel or quad single-channel balanced analog audio signals may also be received from Dante compatible equipment in the same manner. Standard Cat5e/6 cable connects all equipment up to 100 meters from the Ethernet switch. PoE support allows this product to be powered by the Ethernet switch.
MuxLab’s Audio/AMP over IP Extender with Mic supports dual, two-channel analog audio inputs with a microphone over an IP network via an Ethernet switch. A 50W two channel amplifier is included on the receiver, which can be bridged to support a 100W mono output and when paired with MuxLab’s 70V transformer (500755-70V), supports a 70V speaker system over longer distances in a daisy chain configuration. Multiple audio sources and destinations can be configured in a virtual matrix configuration, allowing users to easily send any audio source to any destination supporting both simple and complex audio systems.
MuxLab will also be unveiling a prototype of its HDMI to HDMI with Audio Extraction 4K/60 and its HDMI 2.0 Audio Extractor with Video Out (, both of which will be launched later in 2017. They are here.Leave a Comment
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beyerdynamic Intros the TG 500 Wireless System beyerdynamic, Inc will be debut the TG 500 at InfoComm in the Audio Pavilion, Booth 5775. The TG 500 is a wireless system that is value priced. It’s designed for performances on smaller stages, theatre productions, speeches or presentations. The beyerdynamic TG 500 system is available in five sets, each of which contains an individual receiver and two removable antennas. The TG 550 Vocal Set is supplied with the dynamic TG 500H-D handheld transmitter with a TG V50 capsule (dynamic capsule, cardioid) and is perfect for singing, whereas the TG 556 Vocal Set comes with a TG 500H-C handheld transmitter with a TG V56 capsule (condenser capsule, cardioid), making it a solution for presentations. There are matching microphone clamps for both handheld transmitters. The TG L58 clip-on microphone (condenser, omnidirectional) from the TG 558 Presenter Set can be worn in an inconspicuous position during lectures, while the TG 534 Headworn Set with a TG H34 neckworn microphone (condenser, supercardioid) is the perfect choice for theatre productions. Electric and bass guitars can be miked using the WA-CGI instrument cable (6.35 mm mono jack), which is part of the TG 510 Instrument Set. With an operating range of up to 393 feet, the beyerdynamic TG 500 switching bandwidth is up to 40 MHz, and when all four frequency bands (518-548 MHz, 606-636 MHz, 794-832 MHz and 1.780-1.810 MHz) are used, up to 72 channels (18 compatible frequencies per band) can be operated simultaneously, thus making the TG 500 system suitable even for larger installations. Each of the five TG 500 sets is available for use in one of four frequency bands, so there are 20 different sets to choose from in total. At the heart of every beyerdynamic TG 500 set is a receiver with a metal enclosure and a parametrised front panel. The frequency response of the system ranges from 45 to 15 kilohertz. A balanced XLR output and a balanced jack are provided as analogue audio ports. The individual receiver takes up a single height unit in the 19″ installation; the rack assembly kit supplied allows two 9.5″ devices to be installed in one rack. A dual receiver in 19″ format (1 HU) featuring an integrated power supply and a built-in antenna splitter is also available within the TG series. The dual receiver supplies the antenna phantom power required for using remote antennas. Intermodulation-free transmission frequencies are also provided in preconfigured groups to ensure interference-free multi-channel operation. Frequencies can also be freely allocated. A scan function with automatic search provides assistance for system set-up. The integrated pilot tone function ensures interference-free transmission and gives a warning when the battery power is running low.
The handheld transmitters from the new TG 500 series can be switched between 10 mW and 50 mW. Settings are simple to configure on the receivers and are relayed to the transmitters by means of infrared synchronization. All transmitters are equipped with an LCD display. The handheld transmitters feature a mute button at thumb level on the microphone shaft, and the pocket transmitter has a programmable mute button on the top.
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Anchor Audio Debuts Battery-Powered, Wireless, Portable Line Array Systems at InfoComm 2017 Anchor Audio’s newest arrival to the Anchor AIR product line – the Bigfoot and Beacon AIR – will debut at InfoComm. The company first released AIR wireless companion speakers in their flagship Liberty Platinum product line in June 2016, and throughout the year added the battery-powered wireless connection technology into the MegaVox Pro, Go Getter, and lastly the Bigfoot Line Array and Beacon Line Array. All systems with AIR technology have complete wireless connectivity between units. The Bigfoot and Beacon AIRsystems are not passive companion units, but rather, are main units with either an AIR transmitter or receiver built-in. The units can be used in tandem for larger coverage or separately as stand-alone units.
The Bigfoot and Beacon AIR systems are battery powered, operate six to eight hours or more on a single charge, and can be placed 150 feet or more from one another. A single transmitter can connect to an unlimited number of AIR receivers. AIR wireless technology operates within the 900 MHz frequency, which is one of the few clear frequency bands available and, therefore, limits interference from competing signals. The Beacon is the official wireless PA system of rAVe’s THE GAME, by the way. We’ve used it since it debuted.
The Bigfoot and Beacon portable line arrays are durable and easy to transport with built-in wheels and handles. Delivering 130 and 120 dB of clear sound respectively, these portable sound systems are ideal for both music and voice amplification making them truly versatile. All Anchor Audio sound systems are available with up to two wireless microphone receivers in addition to the AIR wireless companion transmitter.
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Bose Professional Intros Panaray MSA12X Modular Steerable Array Loudspeaker Bose Professional announces the introduction of its Panaray MSA12X Modular Steerable Array Loudspeaker. The self-powered Panaray MSA12X features a slim, unobtrusive acoustic design with twelve full-range 2.25-inch transducers (with 75 Hz – 14 kHz response) in a columnar line array configuration, to provide consistent audio levels with outstanding vocal intelligibility and full-range music reinforcement in acoustically challenging spaces.
The MSA12X model includes 12 internal power amplifiers (50 watts per channel; total 600-watt rated power) and onboard DSP to allow digital control and beam steering of array vertical coverage patterns. Proprietary Articulated Array configuration allows wide, 160-degree horizontal coverage. Independent level and EQ control is supported for two separate beams per array, and onboard memory stores up to 10 user-selectable presets. The MSA12X features both Dante network connectivity and line-level analog input.
The modular design allows up to three MSA12X units to be vertically arrayed to increase coverage distance and low-frequency pattern control. The slim, low-profile elegant enclosure mounts close to surfaces, blending in with the visual aesthetic of a space, and its digital control eliminates protruding pitch brackets. An integrated mounting bracket allows up to 90-degrees of pivot away from surfaces. Design, setup, and control of beam coverage is provided by Bose Professional Modeler and ControlSpace software. The MSA12X is available in either black or white finish and is paintable.
Designed for use in houses of worship, auditoriums, museums, transportation facilities, lecture halls, conference facilities and theaters, the Panaray MSA12X Modular Steerable Array Loudspeaker will be previewed during the 2017 InfoComm show and are scheduled for fall 2017 availability. All the details are here. Leave a Comment
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Canon Debuts Short Throw REALiS LCOS Projectors With Optical Lens ShiftCanon introduces two new LCOS Projector models to the REALiS lineup – the REALiS WUX500ST Pro AV LCOS Projector and the REALiS WUX500ST D Pro AV LCOS Projector. These new additions, which include a short throw ratio of 0.56:1 and optical vertical lens shift of 0-75 percent feature:
- These short throw projectors feature a 0.56:1 throw ratio which allow for 100-inch diagonal projection from less than 4 feet away from the projection surface.
- The REALiS WUX500ST and WUX500ST D Pro AV LCOS short throw projectors are spec’d at 5,000 lumens, native WUXGA high resolution (1920 x 1200), and use Canon’s LCOS technology with AISYS-enhancement and advanced color management.
- Inputs include HDMI and DVI-I, and also offer an HDBaseT receiver which allows uncompressed HD video, audio and control signals to be transmitted over one single LAN cable up to a maximum distance of 328 feet (100m).
For those in the medical education and training fields, the REALiS WUX500ST D Pro AV Installation LCOS Projector is available with all of the same features of the REALiS WUX500ST projector, plus a special DICOM Simulation Mode for displaying monochrome digital X-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs with superb grayscale gradation. This mode, which offers both clear and blue base color temperature presets, simulates the results of devices compliant with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Part 14 standard. This mode can also be utilized in other specialized applications like black and white photography where an expanded range of gamma adjustment is required.
The Canon REALiS WUX500T LCOS Projector lists for $8,249 and the Canon REALiS WUX500ST D LCOS Projector lists for $8,849 and both will ship by the end of June 2017. Here are more detailed specs. Leave a Comment
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Lowell Intros Rack Lights Lowell Manufacturing unveiled two new lighting products for 19-inch equipment racks — the RLB Series of vertical-mount light bars and the RPL Series of rackmount panels.
RLB Series light bars are designed to mount vertically to a rack’s rear corners or rails using magnetic backings to enable quick adjustments. Light bars are available in lengths from 16 to 60 inches to accommodate racks beginning at 10RU. Kits include two light bars, a power supply and choice of a manual rocker switch or an automatic proximity switch for convenient hands-free operation. The included hardware allows the switch to be mounted virtually anywhere inside or outside the rack.
The new RPL Series of rackmount light panels mounts in standard 19-inch rack space — to front/rear rack rails or to the top section of racks with 19-inch top openings. The 1U panels include five wide diffusion high-output LED modules (525 lumens), on/off button and power supply.
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KanexPro Launches UltraSlim HDMI 2.0 Extenders at InfoComm 2017KanexPro announces a set of 4K/60Hz extenders, featuring a transmitter and receiver specified with support for HDR, 4:4:4 Chroma (8-bit color) and flexible PoH (Power over HDBaseT).
KanexPro’s UltraSlim 4K/60 HDMI 2.0 Extender over HDBaseT (EXT-70SL18G and EXT-100SL18G) is a transmitter and receiver set designed for residential and commercial distribution of 4K UltraHD signals. Enabling integrators to extend 4K Ultra HD signals up to 230 feet (70 meters) or obtain full HD 1080p/60 up to 330 feet (100 meters) over single Cat5e/6 cable. Using HDBaseT technology, the UltraSlim Extender is compliant with HDCP 2.2. Supporting PoH, which enables power to be received from either side of the sender or receiver, the UltraSlim Extenders require one power supply and enables IR and RS232 pass-through to control 4K displays.
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QSC Intros Eight-Channel CXD-Q Series Network Processing Amplifiers for the Q-SYS Platform QSC has introduced the CXD-Q and CXD-Qn eight-channel network processing amplifiers. Designed specifically for integration with the Q-SYS Platform, these amplifiers can take advantage of a “whole system” design philosophy where they can be configured and managed like all other elements of a Q-SYS system. The CXD-Q Series also features its Flexible Amplifier Summing Technology (FAST), which enables the ability to combine up to four channels for higher output power.
These models are capable of providing up to 8,000-watt peak and 5,000-watt continuous with low-Z, 70-volt or 100-volt direct drive available on all channels. The “Q” models offer eight channels mic/line input directly on the back of the amplifiers acting as a Q-SYS on-ramp for additional amplification. By contrast, the analog inputs have been removed on the “Qn” models, which help reduce system cost when a purely networked amplifier is needed. Both models include eight bi-directional GPIO connections that can be used for analog or digital inputs or outputs to/from the Q-SYS Platform.
Housed in a 2U rack-mount configuration, the eight-channel CXD-Q Series models replace equipment taking up nearly three times the rack space. Here are all the details. Leave a Comment
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TechLogix Debuts TLXpress AV-Over-IP SystemThe TechLogix TLXpress system combines AV-over-IP encoders and decoders with a software-based control system, of sorts. The TLXpress system uses Aptovision technology to transmit 4K@60 4:4:4 HDMI up to 300 meter (1,000 feet) over fiber optic cabling using a 10G network. Multiple encoders and decoders can be blended into an any-input-to-any-output system using TechLogix TLXpress software. Setup is interesting as you place an encoder at each source, place a decoder at each display, and place a single TLXpress control box somewhere on the network. TechLogix says the control box automatically identifies all of the TechLogix components and the TLXpress software profiles them to the sources and destinations for preset creation. Integrators don’t do any programming — but, it also means you make no money with control programming (thus, it’s not very customizable). The TLXpress platform is drag-and-drop architecturally based, allowing hundreds of encoders and decoders to be identified and programmed in minutes, including preset routing which can be triggered by a third-party control system. Additional system features include seamless switching among sources, embedded bi-directional IR and RS232 control, built-in 1G Ethernet pass-through, built-in video wall processing, audio embedding and de-embedding, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs with autoswitching on the encoders and HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 compliancy. All the details are here.Leave a Comment
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Extron Ships EBP 1200C — Room Control with Cable Cubby Convenience Extron has announced the immediate availability of the EBP 1200C Cable Cubby Enclosure with eBUS button panel. This new button panel is neatly-integrated into the lid of the enclosure and combines intuitive AV control, connectivity, and power all in one, furniture-mountable device. The easy-to-use control panel works with all eBUS-enabled control systems and connects to an IPCP Pro control processor to perform a wide variety of AV system functions such as display On/Off, input switching, volume control, and much more. The flip-up button panel has ten customizable, soft-touch buttons that are backlit for easy operation in low-light environments. The cable access enclosure supports up to three single-space AAPs and up to three Extron Retractors. The EBP 1200C enables integrators to deploy a contemporary, furniture-mountable eBUS button panel with cable management and easy access to AV connectivity and power.
Extron’s eBUS technology is based on a digital bus architecture that allows for easy control system expansion, greater design options, and future upgrades. As with our TouchLink Pro touchpanels, eBUS button panels are designed for use with any Extron IPCP Pro Series control processor. A single eBUS button panel can be used as the AV control interface for a smaller system or multiple button panels and touchpanels may be combined when a more elaborate control system is required.
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Arista Corporation Announces 4K MVD-105 UHD Output MultiViewer Arista announced the MVD-105 UHD Output MultiViewer, a 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution MultiViewer Switcher / Scaler.
The Arista MVD-105 is designed for control rooms, medical facilities, command centers and other facilities seeking to display four HDMI video sources on a single 4K Ultra High Definition display monitor, with each display window having up to 1920×1080 resolution.
The MVD-105 provides four HDMI 1.4b (4K@30Hz) inputs and one HDMI 2.0 4K@60 (3840x 2160) output. With its integrated USB KVM Switch, operators can control multiple computers with a single keyboard and mouse and display four HDMI video sources simultaneously on a single 4K UHD display monitor. The MVD-105 may be controlled via several additional options, including LAN, RS-232, and IR Remote Control.
The MVD-105 ships with Arista’s MVD-108 Control Console. With the MVD-108 controller, operators can switch the video source of each display window, change the quad view on-screen layout, switch between single and quad view, and switch keyboard and mouse control in real time. The MVD-105 also features de-embedded audio outputs enabling audio to be extracted from each HDMI video source and monitored independently via the audio output.
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Aveo Systems Launches Mira Connect for Room Management and Control Aveo Systems has released a tabletop control appliance, Mira Connect, and a cloud management platform, Mira Portal. Mira Connect’s touch screen interface is designed as a UC (unified collaboration) interface for in-room VC and control including features like dialing calls, adjust audio settings, manage projectors and displays and control the room, without the cost and complexity of custom programming.
Mira Connect is a room-based user interface and controller of collaboration equipment and is the only control system required in a room. The Mira Connect touchscreen interface can initiate audio and video calls by selecting participants from a directory, dialing directly, or, with Microsoft Office 365 integration, dialing scheduled meetings with one touch of a calendar invite. Custom graphics can be used with the touchscreen, incorporating a client’s logo, background image and custom colors.
Mira Portal is a cloud-based management platform that is used with Mira Connect to set up and manage individual rooms, sites, and organizations. With Mira Portal, as collaboration devices are added to the room, a list of the control points can be automatically created for the integrator to choose from during setup. Once the desired control points are selected, Mira Connect automatically generates the user interface for the room, further saving time and money. Changes to equipment or settings are easily managed via Mira Portal and updates are immediately reflected in the user interface, reducing maintenance costs over the system’s life cycle. Mira Portal’s dashboard allows remote management and configuration of the system and can generate SMS/text alerts to room managers if equipment problems arise. Using Mira Portal, an authorized user can securely control the room remotely via a browser, allowing IT teams or system integrators to remotely dial calls and control the room.
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Gefen Introduces Two New 4K Ultra HD Extenders Gefen from Core Brands today announced the introduction of two new 4K Ultra HD Extenders, the GTB-UHD600-HBT and GTB-UHD600-HBTL, which extend the full bandwidth of HDMI 2.0 over UTP/STP cabling.
Combined with HDBaseT technology, Gefen says both the GTB-UHD600-HBT and GTB-UHD600-HBTL have compression technology to extend an HDMI 2.0 signal in resolutions up to 4096×2160 at 60Hz and 4:4:4 chroma subsampling.
Features of HDMI 2.0, such as HDR, are also carried along the single Cat5 or Cat6 cable that links the sender and receiver units. The GTB-UHD600-HBT and GTB-UHD600-HBTL are capable of two-way IR (both models) and RS232 (GTB-UHD600-HBT only), as well as bi-directional POL (Power over Link), to allow integration of control signals. Integration with Gefen’s Syner-G software allows for management of both products.
The GTB-UHD600-HBT is capable of 4K Ultra HD extension up to 80 meters (100 meters at 1080p), while the GTB-UHD600-HBTL is capable of 40 meters at 4K Ultra HD (70 meters at 1080p). Here are the details. Leave a Comment
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The MS-TestPro Is the HDBaseT Test Tool Every Integrator Needs Media Solutions has announced a new feature for the MS-TestPro, a handheld solution for in-field testing of HDBaseT systems and cabling, designed especially for AV installers, integrators and technicians. The new feature allows installers to generate a certification report, inspect the quality of each cable installed, thus simplifying the installation of HDBaseT networks, including compatibility with 4K format. The MS-TestPro generates a report after a very short test, indicating the quality of various installation parameters. These include detail information about link quality, link status of the transmitter and receiver, pixel clock, HDBaseT link chip type and cable length. In addition, user-friendly graphs summarizing the overall information are generated. rAVe RADIO actually had a videocast with Media Solutions last week to demo this feature. You can watch the videocast here.
The MS-TestPro sells for US$1395 for the Touch Screen Model with a built-in 3.5” touch screen (MS102TD) and US$1695 for the Wi-Fi Client Model, with 3.5” screen, built-in HDMI pattern generator (MS103TDs). During InfoComm 2017 (and from June 5th through June 30th), a special 10 percent discount with free international shipping will be offered.
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SI Launches Black Diamond XL, Slate XL and Solar XLProjection screen manufacturer Screen Innovations (SI) is announcing a major update to the top three screen materials in its line-up: Black Diamond, Slate and Solar will be available in the new extra-large (XL) variations.
The new Black Diamond screen, Black Diamond XL, achieves its ALR properties by utilizing microscopic stacked optical layers. Historically, Black Diamond and all other layer-based optical screens were limited to 60 inches in height. SI says it has broken through this barrier and will be debuting the new, larger variation of the popular optical screen at InfoComm 2017 in June in booth #2067.
In addition to Black Diamond XL, SI is also announcing that its Slate material has a new, larger variation aptly named ‘Slate XL.’ Slate was originally designed to make ALR screens larger and more versatile at an affordable price point. SI’s unique Zero-G ‘levitating’ projection screen is one example where Slate accomplishes this by rolling tightly onto a motorized core. Originally limited to 106-inches in height, SI announced that Slate XL will surpass this maximum height by an increase of more than 78 percent, resulting in a new maximum material height of 189-inches by 2900-inches wide. This delivers a 371-inch diagonal ALR screen in 16:9, without a seam.
Finally, to complete the XL trifecta, SI updates its Solar White and Gray screen materials to match the new larger variation of Slate XL at a maximum material height of 189-inches by 2900-inches wide. Solar White and Gray were engineered to offer customers affordable white and gray screen options that were capable of uniformly and accurately repeating results at up to 4k resolution. Due to its managed texture pattern, drastically reduced image diffusion is possible even at a budget-conscious price point.
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Xantech Intros EX Series High-Speed HDMI Cables With X-GRIP Technology Xantech today introduced its EX Series High-Speed HDMI Cables with X-GRIP Technology at InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, Fla.
Xantech’s new HDMI Cables are available in .7-meter, 1-meter, 1.5-meter, 2-meter, 3-meter and 4-meter lengths. They are equipped with the company’s patented X-GRIP technology that is spec’d to resist up to 10 pounds of pull force (to keep cables securely in place). Xantech has designed these cables for commercial integrators.
With support for all current HDMI features — including HDR, 18Gbps transfer rates, resolutions up to UHD and DCI 4K at 60 frames per second in 4:4:4 Chroma sub-sampling, Audio Return Channel, Dolby Surround and more. Additionally, the new line-up features a solid aluminum internal EMI shielding jacket that encases the entire connector head overlapping the cable’s shielding well. Gold plated contacts housed in a porcelain-shielded connector aid in rejecting stray capacitance from other interconnected components.
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MuxLab Intros Two Portable Signal Generating Testing ToolsAt InfoComm, MuxLab will unveil its line of accessories for AV integrators. The HDMI 2.0/3G-SDI Signal Generator (500830) and the HDMI 2.0/3G-SDI Signal Analyzer (500831) work separately or in tandem to provide all the tools needed to quantify and qualify AV signal delivery in the field. Both units are portable for autonomous operation anytime and anywhere and support up to 5 hours of operation on a single charge via an internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery.
The Signal Generator provides SD/HD/3G SDI and HDMI 2.0 test patterns in a full range of resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4). It provides a comprehensive selection of tools to test the performance of projectors, monitors and TV displays. When combined with the Signal Analyzer, the entire cable infrastructure can be qualified. The Signal Generator includes various test patterns, resolutions, refresh rates, color spaces and other related parameters ideal for testing sink devices and AV infrastructures.
The Signal Analyzer gives the ability to analyze the integrity of SD/HD/3G SDI and HDMI 2.0 signals in a full range of resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4). The unit assists users in validating the capabilities and proper operation of their source devices. Combined, the Signal Generator and Analyzer give integrators everything they need to deliver a high functioning, validated AV transmission system.
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