Volume 8, Issue 3 — March 20, 2017
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Editorial Aeiforia Technos
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Is SiliconCore About to Kick Everyone’s Ass in LED?
By Gary Kayye rAVe Founder
At ISE, I had a chance to get a behind-the-scenes, top-secret look at the new SiliconCore LISA technology. LISA is basically an LED video-wall material (modular, like all the others) where the electronics and board drivers use Chip On Board (COB) manufacturing technology. So, on one side of the PCB is the LED array and on the other are the processing and video chips as well as all the power electronics driving it.
No big deal?
WRONG. LISA is a big, big deal — and nearly every LED company I spoke to at ISE, the big mega-AV show held last month in Amsterdam, asked me my thought about it. In fact, I hadn’t even planned to go by the SiliconCore booth until I was asked about LISA for the fourth or fifth time in a matter of a few hours after the show opened the first day.
So, what is Chip On Board (COB) LED LISA?
LISA could be a disruptive technology in the LED display markets. The individual Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are directly bonded to the PCB — eliminating the use of traditional Surface Mount Diodes (SMDs) on the board — to make the module mechanically more rigid, increasing its durability. And, it’s all one board — not two separate boards inside a housing (like nearly every other LED company). LISA debuted at ISE in a 1.9-millimeter format. But, SiliconCore told me that they will have it down to 1.2 millimeters later this year and even smaller in 2018.
Here’s an EXCLUSIVE look at the actual PCB in my hand at the show — I snuck a photo! On one side you see the LEDs and on the other is the electronics — this is all one PCB (PC Board).
And, although SiliconCore wouldn’t confirm this, at least three LED manufacturers told me they will be OEM’ing this from SiliconCore so you will see if from a plethora of companies.
So, the benefit?
Thin, thin LED displays that can be attached via magnets and/or Velcro — and not limited in size as this, in my hand in the photo above, is a PCB LED module. You can use it to build a display as large as you want or need! Oh, and they can be indoor or outdoor!
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Three Legs of a Stool: The New Green Technology-Based Industrial Revolution
By Raymond Kent Director of the Innovative Technology Design Group, DLR Group/Westlake Reed Leskosky
Even with the front-and-center headlines of world politics throwing shade to other news worthy events a quiet revolution is taking hold. Just under a year and a half ago the Paris Climate agreement was birthed with rosy cheeked and wide-eyed predictions of its mark on global climate change. We are now starting to see the realization that we are indeed in another transformative industrial revolution, one that is being driven from the ground up and leverages technology in ways never thought of before to be successful. All this in spite of the fact that the U.S. (a major contributor to global climate change) now has an administration that is hell bent on reliving the late 1950s and early ’60s with many, including the president, seeking the head of the EPA on a platter in the false idol of “profit.”
There are three main areas that are allowing this movement to remain in a forward path — politics (at all scales), corporate leadership, and technology. Indeed, a few of the major players are in utter turmoil, including the U.S., Britain and Russia in which each are facing epoch-shaping challenges of their own doing, but in general politicians realize that they may be facing a revolution of a different kind if their constituents can’t breathe clean air, drink clean water and live on clean land. Where this is most prevalent is in the majority of other countries that are signers of the Paris agreement who generally look to the West for leadership and failing that have picked up the mantel to do their part. Even China, with all of its own political turmoil and devaluing currency are pushing forward with sweeping initiatives to combat their carbon footprint. This will allow the basic tenets and underlying goals of the Paris Agreement to stay intact despite what my happen with Brexit or Trumpism.
The second leg, corporate leadership, has quickly recognized the benefits of not only accepting the Paris Agreement, but how to leverage the commercial and economic benefits of aligning with it. We see the underpinnings of this written in corporate responsibility reports where shareholders are demanding action plans and investments in sustainability efforts even so far as to pull out of companies not rated favorably in the new green economy.
The corporate world also recognizes the power of the consumer increasing its desire to invest in products that are not harmful to the planet in turn driving up available choices while highlighting the benefits to the environment. Consumer brands are taking the long-term approach to sustainability now rather than just paying lip service on a short term PR run. This requires them to detail to deliver both deep decarbonization while working to reinvent capitalism. Most evident is the race of corporations to sign up to the RE100 and science-based targets initiatives (SBTI). These firms are doing this without signing onto a public commitment like this without vetting the pros and cons extremely carefully. This is also not altruistic in that they also recognize that there can be significant savings in operational costs and increased profit margins by transforming to a renewable power platform. Global companies such as Google, Apple, IBM and Walmart are all on board to use 100 percent renewable within a matter of years. Many of these companies are also embracing third party, independently verified reduction targets designed to keep the global temperature increase below 2˚C.
The third, and arguably the most important leg, is technology. Clean tech version one saw the move of conceptual lab grown clean tech out into the markets including solar, batter storage and smart grid devices take of the consumer world. Clean tech version two saw life spans, scalability and viable commercial implementation proved out. This also allowed for costs to drop in a rapid fashion and for the product features to be tweaked to right size with demand. As we are moving into the next level of clean tech we are seeing the infancy of this technology take off at scale into major markets a a mainstream commodity. Wind and solar now undercut fossil fuels even after their subsidies were stripped in addition to providing high paying jobs to markets that once were dominated by coal, gas and oil. Additionally, clean tech is dramatically improving the efficiency of the dinosaurs that still use fossil fuels and do so in a less harmful way for the environment.
Having a circular economy is no longer a fringe idea, but a mainstay of reality. Supporting this is the notion of having little resistance to creating policy support at the local, state and national levels further pushing it into the mainstream. Battery technology is a great example of this being led by Tesla in the U.S. now deploying grid scale storage to the home or business at a fraction of the cost to transport overland via traditional power grid generation. Additionally, the scalability of these technologies puts a significant amount of control in the hands of the consumer in terms of function, usability, recyclability and purchase. Also, in the ICT industry for example, rapid progression of high lumen output LASER projection systems with high dynamic range color capability are operating at lower power, higher brightness and contrast in a smaller footprint at a rapidly falling price point that benefits the consumer and the environment.
This rapid progression of technology makes it a clear and easy path for manufacturers to recognize the benefits to them and their consumers which in turn help to reduce the political risk associated with uncertainty of producing meaningful low-carbon legislation. This is in spite of the populism of nationalistic politics in today’s geopolitical landscape. It will continue to happen in spite of it. Leave a Comment
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Sharp Launches New PN-L401C AQUOS BOARD Interactive DisplayThe latest addition to Sharp’s AQUOS BOARD family is the new Sharp 40″ PN-L401C — capable of being used in landscape, portrait or face-up orientation. For digital signage applications, the PN-L401C serves as an interactive sign and for SMB offices it enables interactive collaboration is a “huddle space” environment.
The PN-L401C interactive display shares some great features of other models in the AQUOS BOARD display line incluing the Sharp Pen-on-Paper user experience, which resists fingerprints and scratches, as well as providing an anti-glare surface. It a native HD LCD (1920×1080) resolution, 10-point multi-touch display with a detachable tabletop stand so it can either sit at the end of a table or hang on the wall like a picture — it’s even light enough to be attached using Velcro as it weighs less than 25 pounds.
It includes an expansion slot compatible with the Intel Mini Open Pluggable Specification (Mini OPS) system, cab receive content via wireless connectivity or via an HDBaseT input. It lists for $2,295.
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Crestron Is WELL Certified Now Crestron announced today that its commercial lighting now includes circadian lighting solutions. Manipulation of artificial light as the primary circadian stimulus in buildings that meet the WELL Building Standard (WELL) architectural lighting standard.
According to WELL, in office spaces, circadian lighting control can help drive greater concentration, productivity and creativity among workers. In healthcare environments, such as in a patient’s room, it can promote faster healing, which translates into better outcomes, faster patient out-time and cost savings. In classrooms, it can lead to better student behavior and concentration. And in hotels it can help guests acclimate their natural body rhythms to local time and thereby mitigate the effects of jet lag during the day.
In addition to the physical benefits, the new WELL Building Standard provides building owners and managers cost-saving deployment guidelines for building features that impact health and well being, including lighting.
Crestron control systems and graphical user interfaces (e.g., touch screens, desktop or mobile apps) enable users to control the color, intensity, and dosage of light in their space to elicit a particular circadian effect. Features such as graphical color pickers and user selectable time clock events enable people to understand and get the most out of their tuned environment. Here are the details. Leave a Comment
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Almo Professional A/V Unveils Almo Hospitality Division Almo Professional A/V today unveiled its new Almo Hospitality Division. The new division provides a customized combination of expertise, products, services and support for the hotel and lodging industry. The Almo Hospitality Division enables integrators and resellers serving the hospitality market to equip every major area of a hotel, ranging from guest rooms and common areas with comprehensive AV to restaurants, bars, ballrooms and meeting rooms.
According to STR, the U.S. hotel industry is projected to experience continued demand growth through 2017, which has outpaced supply growth each year dating back to 2010. “In line with the data, Almo has achieved dramatic growth in the hospitality market segment in the last several years,” explained Sam Taylor, executive vice president and COO for Almo Professional A/V. “We’ve assembled a group of seasoned internal and outsourced hospitality experts from which we create customized teams based on the project requirements of our hotelier suppliers and integrators.”
Taylor continued, “The new division offers distinct offerings such as design and technical support, logistics and revenue-generating services. And in addition to Almo Pro A/V’s hospitality product portfolio, we are also able to leverage products from Almo Corporation’s Appliance and Electronics divisions so that all areas of the hotel are covered.”
The Almo Hospitality Division is hosting a conference for hospitality resellers and integrators in conjunction with the Almo E4 AV Tour, an award-winning traveling event that incorporates AV education, workshops, new products and networking. It will take place in Chicago on March 21 and in San Jose on April 18. The conference features a keynote session on the future of smart buildings and hotels, plus a full day of hospitality-dedicated sessions led by Samsung, Steven’s Digital, Comcast Business Solutions, TeleAdapt, Kube Systems and more.
Almo is also hosting several free hospitality-themed webinars, focusing on topics such as hospitality charging trends, the secret weapon to winning larger hospitality projects, creating a positive guest experience, hotel TV streaming, commercial or consumer vs. hospitality displays and more.
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Extron’s Existing XTP II CrossPoint Series Is World’s First AV Platform to Support HDMI 2.1Extron’s XTP II CrossPoint Series is currently the only AV technology platform in the industry to support the recently announced HDMI 2.1 specification, as well as DisplayPort 1.4. Extron says that it’s because of its 50 Gbps digital backplane — so no upgrades of existing installs are required. The XTP II already supports the HDMI 2.1 specification’s range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates, including 8K@60 Hz and 4K@120 Hz with HDR. Extron also says that the XTP II frames are the only AV switching platform that supports the 48 Gbps data rate of HDMI 2.1 — meaning that it can even be used with 8K in the future.
XTP II CrossPoint matrix switchers are engineered to exceed the bandwidth required by HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 signals. Three modular frames are available for 16×16, 32×32 and 64×64 I/O configurations and feature Extron’s EverLast power supplies.
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NEC Display Intros World’s First Filter-Free LCD Laser Projectors NEC Display just announced the NP-PA653UL and NP-PA803UL installation projectors – and they are the world’s first filter-free LCD laser models. The projectors’ laser light sources and sealed optical engines prevent the accumulation of dust particles and give users 20,000 hours of maintenance-free performance. Spec’d at 6,500 lumens and 8,000 lumens, respectively, the PA Series projectors are aimed at schools, museums, corporations, retailers and other places where there is high ambient lit rooms.
NEC Display’s filter-less operation represents both a technical design and an industry breakthrough. Facing less projector downtime and fewer service repairs, users can maximize their technology investments and the applications available to them.
Both of the current projectors in the PA Series are WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution projectors and can handle inputs up to 4K/60p. Factory-st with the Rec2020 color conversion technology, they are both capable of handling 10-bit color processing and have an 8,000:1 contrast ratio. Input include two HDMI ports, a DisplayPort with HDCP and an HDBaseT inout with HDCP.
The NP-PA653UL projector will be available in April 2017 and list for $7,779 and the NP-PA803UL projector will be available in August 2017 and will list for $6,499. Here are all the specs. Leave a Comment
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1 Beyond Introduces the Collaborate AVS Videoconferencing System
1 Beyond has announced it’s shipping its Collaborate AVS videoconferencing solution. Collaborate AVS is designed to automatically focus the camera on the active speaker. Designed for larger meeting rooms, classrooms, courtrooms and panel discussions, Collaborate AVS gives a close-up view of the person talking and can be used for video conferencing as well as recording, streaming or IMAG (Image Magnification). No camera operator is required as switching is automatic.
Up to eight cameras and 250 microphones can be placed anywhere, even accommodating rooms where the presenter and audience face different directions. The system is configured with a browser-based interface. Other features include side-by-side Conversation Mode when two people are in conversation and integration with the 1 Beyond AutoTracker camera which follows a mobile presenter.
Collaborate AVS supports the newest push-to-talk or voice-activated table-top mics or ceiling arrays, including Shure Microflex Advance, Shure DDS 5900, Shure DCS 6000 and 1 Beyond AVS Wireless Microphone systems. In addition to standard codecs from Polycom and Cisco, Collaborate AVS works with software conferencing solutions like Skype, Zoom, BlueJeans and GoToMeeting. 1 Beyond says the software can run on the Collaborate AVS system so a separate computer is not needed.
Standard Collaborate AVS packages include two or four 1 Beyond PTZ-S20 cameras and start at $12,995. Here are all the details. Leave a Comment
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Sharp’s New PN-L401C 40″ AQUOS BOARD Aimed at Huddle SpacesThe latest addition to the Sharp AQUOS BOARD family is a 40” version in the form of the PN-L401C AQUOS BOARD. It’s 100 percent AQUOS BOARD in that it’s an interactive display — that can be used in either landscape, portrait or face-up orientation — and allows for wireless collaboration, annotation, screen sharing (wirelessly) and whiteboarding.
The PN-L401C is native1920×1080 resolution with 10-point multi-touch, has a detachable tabletop stand and an expansion slot compatible with the Intel Mini Open Pluggable Specification (Mini OPS) supports the addition of an optional wireless or HDBaseT receiver board.
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NEC Display Launches New V and P Series Commercial Grade LCD Displays NEC Display Solutions of America announced today the latest generation of its flagship V and P Series commercial grade displays. Each series consists of three different sizes ranging from 40 inches to 55 inches and features a lighter chassis with a new thin bezel and a flush surface with a removable logo. They also contain a new anti-glare surface coating that further scatters incidental light to allow clear and concise messaging. All of them are native 1080p.
Designed with a display brightness of 500 cd/m2, the V Series is suitable for commercial customers that need professional 24/7 quality under the common ambient lighting conditions found in education, retail, entertainment and quick service restaurants. The P Series, on the other hand, is designed with a brightness of 700 cd/m2 to ensure easy readability at the same 24/7 quality for the higher ambient lighting conditions found in transportation, financial, broadcast and corporate environments.
All six monitors have two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DisplayPort 1.2 with daisy chain capability, but each display now has modular expansion options that allow for flexibility in content distribution and internal processing. The displays have an integrated media player that enables users to load content via USB or over the Ethernet connection, useful for simple signage integration. In addition to this, the V and P Series maintain the OPS slot of previous generation products, which allows for the seamless integration of more complex computing options.
NEC has introduced the ability to integrate a Raspberry Pi Computer Module directly into the displays via a simple card slot. The new displays also feature enhanced imaging performance via the SpectraView Engine, a chipset that allows for complete color control, including luminance, gamma, color and uniformity (P Series only) control.
Other features include:
- LED edge-lit backlight technology for reduced power consumption and a thinner overall depth
- NFC capabilities, which allow a smart phone or tablet to communicate with displays for setup and servicing
- Improved daisy chain capabilities allowing for UHD daisy chain for video wall purposes and LAN daisy chain for control signals, reducing overall cable requirements
- Multi Picture Mode capabilities, allowing for up to 4 simultaneous images to be displayed at once on the screen.
- 12-bit Look Up Tables (LUT) to provide accurate, stable and repeatable color calibrations
- Auto-ID and Auto IP Address functionality, minimizing setup times
- IR lock capability, which allows the end user to control only certain parts of the display while protecting other important settings from inadvertent adjustment
- CEC control through HDMI, allowing control capabilities with other HDMI CEC compatible devices
- L-shaped terminal interface and bottom OPS slot, which allow for easier access to connectivity in both landscape and portrait orientation
- Face up and face down orientation support for specialized applications
The V404, V484, V554, P404 and P484 displays will be available in late March at a list price of $1,049, $1,299, $1,799, $1,299 and $1,579, respectively. The P554 display will be available in April. Here are all the specs.
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HARMAN Pro’s AMX Intros Acendo Core Room Collaboration System HARMAN Professional Solutions today introduced the AMX Acendo Core presentation solution for huddle spaces and small meeting environments. One unique feature is that Acendo Core features direct integration with Microsoft Exchange scheduling, Skype for Business integration, native document viewers and email document sharing.
Built-in document viewers and rendering allow users to present content without bringing anything to the room. Users can simply start a session, navigate to their document on a USB drive, network drive or the Web and begin their presentation. For enterprises who store documents on network drives, Acendo Core integrates natively with Microsoft Active Directory so users can authenticate into a meeting and instantly access stored content. Users can quickly view the current availability of a meeting space and reserve the room for the desired time. Near the end of the scheduled meeting, participants receive an on-screen notification that their meeting is about to end. This provides the opportunity to wrap up the meeting, book the room for additional time, or search for another available room if the current space is already reserved for an upcoming meeting.
Acendo Core is thin enough to mount behind a display, or you can just mount it on a wall or place it in a credenza. Here are the tech specs. Leave a Comment
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Attero Tech Debuts unHX2D HDMI Audio-to-Dante Bridge Attero Tech is introducing the new unHX2D HDMI Audio-to-Dante Bridge at ISE 2017 in Amsterdam.
The unHX2D is a Dante enabled HDMI repeater designed to bridge two-channel PCM HDMI audio to/from a Dante audio network. The unHX2D includes two line level analog inputs and outputs that can be independently bridged to/ from a Dante audio network. It supports 4K/60/4:4:4 video pass-through, and can also re-embed audio from a Dante network, an S/PDIF optical input, or balanced line level analog inputs into the outgoing HDMI data.
An adjustable audio delay buffer is included on the Dante output for audio and video lip sync. The unHX2D features flexible audio routing between system input sources and outputs, and easily facilitates bridging audio from either video sources or monitors to a Dante network.
Featuring up to 170mS of stereo delay for audio-video lip sync, and user selectable EDID settings, the unHX2D typically replaces two or three pieces of equipment previously required to de-embed two channel PCM audio from an HDMI source and bridge it to a Dante network. The unHX2D can be controlled over the Dante network for ease of integration with control systems.
Designed for applications including conferencing, control rooms, video teleconferencing, presentation rooms, classrooms and instructional facilities, the unHX2D offers simple network control protocol for easy integration with third party control systems. Features include front panel indications of Dante status, HDMI connectivity and digital audio format and easy software configuration via Attero Tech unify Control Panel for Mac/Windows.
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NEC Europe Launches PA803UL and PA653UL Filter-Free LCD Laser-Based Install Projectors at ISE NEC Display Solutions Europe today announced two laser-based additions to its PA Series of LCD projectors. The new additions, the PA803UL and PA653UL models leverage a filter-free design, eliminating one of the biggest operational overheads normally found in installed projectors.
Designed with minimal maintenance in mind, the two new laser projectors also have a fully-sealed optical engine, allowing brightness levels to remain high and consistent without risk of dust-based ingress and image degradation.
Other key features and benefits include high lumen output (8,000 ANSI lumen from the PA803UL, 6,500 ANSI lumen from the PA653UL), highly flexible installation options with 360 degree positioning support in any direction. The projectors also feature motorised zoom and focus, interchangeable lens options and superb readability of images thanks to the combination of WUXGA resolution support, 4K60Hz image signal processing and Rec2020 colour conversion.
The new PA653UL laser projector will be available in April 2017 and the PA803UL laser projector model will follow with availability in August 2017. All the detailed specs are here. Leave a Comment
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AMX Debuts N7142 AV-Over-IP Presentation Switcher HARMAN Pro today unveiled the AMX N7142 Presentation Switcher, an all-in-one presentation switcher that incorporates low-latency Networked AV video distribution. It’s aimed at classrooms and conference rooms.
The N7142 Presentation Switcher distributes up to 4K UHD (3840×2160) content from 4K sources (4K @60Hz 4:2:0) HDMI 2.0 and two VGA inputs that can be independently switched between two HDMI 2.0 outputs. Each output has a mirrored HDMI port for connecting to an additional display, encoder card or other video distribution equipment. Two available Networked AV slots and an integrated Gigabit Ethernet switch make distributing classroom presentations to overflow seating as easy and immediate as a single LAN connection.
In addition to audio from the HDMI inputs, the switcher supports multiple high-quality audio sources with powerful built-in DSP and a 60-watt stereo amplifier. The N7142 Presentation Switcher includes two microphone inputs with phantom power, as well as six independent stereo inputs that can be used to incorporate different audio sources into presentations, including digital devices like smartphones or tablets.
The audio amplifier can also operate in 4Ω/8Ω, 70V, or 100V modes via a user-selectable switch, making it easy to integrate the N7142 Presentation Switcher with existing AV infrastructures.
The AMX N7142 switcher is available in two configurations: the NMX-PRS-N7142 and the NMX-PRS-N7142-23, which adds an AMX N2312 Encoder and an AMX N2322 Decoder to the base configuration. Here are all the specs. Leave a Comment
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Crestron Debuts DigitalMedia NVX Series, a 4K60 4:4:4 HDR 1Gb AV-Over-IP SystemCrestron today introduced its next generation DigitalMedia in the form of the DM NVX Series, which is designed to transmit 4K60 4:4:4 HDR video over standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet. Crestron says that built-in software makes everything easy to configure, commission and control from the web.
DM NVX Series is an infinitely scalable software-defined matrix that provides the ability to share 4K60 4:4:4 HDR HDCP 2.2 compliant content anywhere over a dedicated 1Gb network (and Crestron is claiming with no latency). It’s also spec’d to be able to be combined with existing Crestron HDBaseT connectivity and network AV products for content delivery to displays, laptops, tablets, and phones.
DM NVX Series is made up of DM NVX Encoder/Decoder Boxes (DM-NVX-350, DM-NVX-351), DM NVX Encoder/Decoder Cards (DM-NVX-350C, DM-NVX-351C), and the DM NVX Card Chassis (DM-CI8). DM NVX Encoders/Decoders provide auto-switching and support Ethernet natively, as well as fiber, with optional SPF modules.
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Denon Debuts the DN-700AV Receiver for Commercial AV InstallsThe DN-700AV is an AV receiver aimed at the commercial AV market. Having six HDMI inputs, component/composite ins/outs, XLR balanced 7.1 pre-outs and RS232C and IP control, the 700AV is designed to be placed in commercial AV installations.
The unit is compatible with many of today’s multi-channel formats, including TrueHD/Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby Digital/ DTS-HD/MasterAudio/DTS ES. Plus, it’s HDCP-compatible and has network streaming via DLNA. A powerful seven-channel, 75-watt amplifier with high-current design drives even low-efficiency speakers to loud levels.
The DN-700AV has Euroblock amplifier outputs and balanced, XLR preamplifier outputs. A balanced XLR stereo input rounds off the feature set aimed at the professional installer.
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AMX Debuts Enova DGX Audio Switching Boards With Dante Networked Audio TechnologyHARMAN Professional Solutions’ AMX today introduced Enova DGX Audio Switching Boards with Dante integration that deliver Dante networked audio feeds to and from Enova DGX 100 Series Digital Media Switchers. The new Dante board kits expand Enova DGX enclosures with up to 16 channels of networked audio, enabling flexible audio switching between traditional AV solutions and the industry’s standard networked audio format.
Audio Switching Boards with Dante bring audio insertion and breakaway switching capabilities, as well as Dante networked-audio compatibility to the Enova DGX platform. With support for up to 16 stereo decoded inputs and outputs, users can independently route audio from traditional and networked AV sources to virtually any other directly connected or networked AV device via internal switching and standard CAT5e, CAT6 or fiber optic network connection.
Like other audio switching boards for the Enova DGX platform, Audio Switching Boards with Dante are offered in pairs, with one board providing direct Dante networked audio connections on the input side, and a separate board for the output side of Enova DGX enclosures. The new audio switching boards are available in two models, each compatible with varying Enova DGX solutions. The DGX3200-ASB-DANTE kit brings eight stereo decoded inputs and encoded outputs to Enova DGX 800, 1600 and 3200 enclosures, while the DGX6400-ASB-DANTE kit brings 16 stereo decoded inputs and encoded outputs to Enova DGX 6400 enclosures.
Enova DGX Audio Switching Board Kits with Dante will be available in June 2017. More information is here. Leave a Comment
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Prysm Debuts New Digital Collaboration Capabilities at ISE 2017 Prysm today announced at ISE 2017 a new set of capabilities for smarter visual collaboration across the enterprise. Live Source Streaming, Quick Start and Wireless Screen Sharing are being added to Prysm Visual Workplace. The company is also demonstrating third-party display compatibility in its stand for the first time, alongside Prysm displays.
Today’s announcement includes these new features:
- Live Source Streaming allows all participants using Prysm Visual Workplace, no matter where they are located or what device they are using, to view and edit device-centric content displayed in a Prysm workspace. Any device displaying content, such as, laptops, mobile devices, in-room PCs, videoconference systems, Apple TVs, document cameras, security cameras, etc., can be integrated into a meeting, while changes and edits can be viewed in real-time by Prysm meeting participants.
- Prysm Quick Start enables employees to access Prysm Visual Workplace without logging in, providing a fast and convenient tool that enables teams and individuals to quickly brainstorm or capture thoughts from an ad-hoc meeting. Using Quick Start, participants can pair devices, via a wired connection or wireless sharing, engaging with content or sketching and capturing ideas using Prysm’s digital-whiteboard capabilities.
- Wireless Screen Sharing permits users to wirelessly and securely display a laptop, tablet or mobile device to a Prysm display. Prysm users can annotate, take screenshots, and manipulate content displayed by these devices. During multi-location team meetings, a Prysm user can ensure that all actions within a workspace are mirrored in real time to all participants in the meeting.
Live Source Streaming, Quick Start and Wireless Screen Sharing are expected to be available by the end of Q1 2017.
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Extron Intros New TLP Pro 725T Touch Panel Extron just launched the TLP Pro 725T TouchLink Pro Touchpanel. Inside this newly-designed touchpanel, there’s a new quad-core processor and eight times more memory feeding the 7-inch 1024×600 (with 24-bit color) capacitive touchscreen. The new touchscreen includes scratch and smudge-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass and it has a design unlike any other Extron touch panel.
Extron says the new TLP Pro 725T is future-proof not only because of the quad-core processor and increased RAM but it just runs faster. These performance enhancements offer an enhanced user experience now, while providing memory and processing power to support new features and capabilities in the future via firmware updates. All TouchLink Pro touchpanels can be customized using Extron GUI Designer software. Other features include Power over Ethernet (PoE) over a single Ethernet cable, compatibility with all IP Link Pro control processors and it’s part of the TouchLink product line.
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Sennheiser Expands TeamConnect Set Tray MAt ISE 2017 Sennheiser is expanding its range of dedicated business products with two new conferencing solutions: The TeamConnect Wireless Set Tray M offers Sennheiser’s innovative wireless conferencing solution in a new smaller configuration for up to 12 participants. The all-new SL Boundary 114-S DW microphone — part of their SpeechLine family of speech-dedicated microphones, with a fully wireless microphone that ensures effortless room set up and cable-free charging.
The TeamConnect Wireless Set Tray M is a more compact configuration — with two rather than four satellites and is designed for meeting rooms and conferences for up to 12 participants. The new Set Tray M now offers two portable satellites that can be charged with its stationary charging and docking tray. The system delivers multiple connectivity options with any smartphone, laptop or PC via Bluetooth, USB or 3.5-millimeters jack — brilliant flexibility to cater for a broad range of Unified Communications demands.
Dedicated to speech, the new SL Boundary 114-S DW extends the capability of the TeamConnect conferencing system with a wireless solution. The cable free microphone is easily adapted to any conference setting, while its wide coverage ensures that conference participants don’t need to speak directly into or even sit close to the microphone as it automatically picks up and enhances the voices of speakers’ in the room.
The SL Boundary 114-S DW also offers the simplicity of wireless charging and can be charged with Sennheiser’s recently-launched CHG 2W wireless charging solution. The CHG 2W uses inductive power transmission to provide convenient wireless charging for two mobile devices simultaneously. The SL Boundary 114-S DW can also be charged via USB.
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NEC Intros PA803UL and PA653UL LCD Laser-Based Installation Projectors at ISE
NEC Display Solutions Europe today announced two laser-based additions to its PA Series of LCD projectors, taking low-maintenance operation to a new level. The new additions, the PA803UL and PA653UL models leverage a filter-free design, eliminating one of the biggest operational overheads normally found in installed projectors.
Both projectors are WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, have 360 degree positioning support in any direction and also feature motorized zoom and focus, interchangeable lens options. The PA803UL is 8,000 ANSI lumens and the PA653UL is 6,500 ANSI lumens.
The new PA653UL laser projector will be available in April 2017 and the PA803UL in August 2017 and here are all the specs. Leave a Comment
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iiyama Debuts 86″ 4K Collaboration Board Annotates With EasiNoteiiyama has expanded its large format display (LFD) range to include the interactive ProLite TH8667MIS-B1AG, an 86” IPS technology panel with 4K resolution (3840×2160 pixels), 20-point Infrared touch and integrated EasiNote software.
Spec’d for continuous, 24/7 operation in boardrooms and classrooms, the TH8667MIS-B1AG supports playback of presentations, video and other types of content stored on a USB device or its internal memory. Integrated with EasiNote, for making annotations on directly-opened files, the TH8667MIS-B1AG is a ‘digital whiteboard’ – and they claim there are no shadows or compromises in image quality.
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Extron Launches ProAV Access PointThe Extron WAP 100AC is a ceiling mounted dual-band wireless access point that they say is engineered for heavy network traffic. It supports the latest wireless technologies, including dual-band frequency operation with Band Steering, high-transmit power, enhanced receive sensitivity MIMO and four internal high-gain antennas that all help maximize network performance and expand device network connectivity. The WAP 100AC also supports the latest PoE+ standards, allowing it to receive power and communication over a single Ethernet cable. The WAP 100AC is designed for providing wireless access to devices running the Extron Control App.
Features
- Supports both IEEE 802.11a/n/ac on 5 GHz and IEEE 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz standards
- Four internal 5 dBi omni-directional antennas
- LED indicators for WPS, WLAN 5G, WLAN 2.4G, Ethernet port, and Power
- Enhanced network security
- Band steering
- Supports Power over Ethernet Plus or PoE+, reducing the cable drops to the wireless access point
- SSID-to-VLAN Tagging allows administrators to tag and assign packet destination of wireless clients
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Bosch Expands DICENTIS IP-Based Conference Line
Bosch announced the expansion of its IP based conference system portfolio with four new, wired devices under the DICENTIS name. As part of this expansion, Bosch will integrate its DCN multimedia system into the DICENTIS Conference System family.
The DICENTIS Conference System is part of Bosch’s open media networking architecture, OMNEO. With OMNEO, the DICENTIS Conference System makes use of fully standardized network technology for ease of integration, cost-effective installation and simple maintenance. In addition, the system enables easy expansion with OMNEO audio devices and a wide range of audio products supporting Dante networking. The system is capable of connecting a network of up to 750 conference devices and integrating with other systems sharing the network such as IP video streams or content management systems.
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RTS Debuts ROAMEO Wireless Intercom System at ISE
ROAMEO, from RTS, is a wireless intercom solution based on the license-free DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) standard with a protected frequency band. It provides high-quality audio over a seamlessly integrated digital wireless beltpack and associated access points. Featuring a rugged design, ROAMEO is suitable for a wide range of professional intercom applications where wireless communication is critical, including broadcast production studios, theater and sport event productions, houses of worship, commercial buildings and outside broadcast (OB) trucks. Operating like a wireless keypanel, ROAMEO can be fully integrated into all existing wired digital RTS matrices. The system allows users to address either individuals or specified groups. The system consists of the TR-1800 beltpack, the AP-1800 access point and accessories including charger, holster and pole-mount kit. Connection to a digital matrix is easily established via a single Ethernet cable. In addition, the system can use standard IT infrastructure, which ensures easy installation and low maintenance costs; the access points can be daisy-chained.
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NEC Releases 8 New Projectors in New ME Series NEC Display Solutions just announced eight new XGA (1024×768) and WXGA (1280×800) resolution projectors aimed at both classrooms and meeting rooms. The light (about 6 pounds), portable ME Series projectors include 3,000-, 3,300-, 3,600- and 4,000-lumen options and all of them include a 1.7x zoom lens. All of them have VGA, two HDMI and one USB port as well as built-in 20-watt speakers and IR, LAN and RS232 control.
The entire line can use NEC’s MultiPresenter, a multi-user (up to 16 connections from smart phones, tablets and PCs) collaborative screen-sharing solution (wireless) that allows students and instructors to share images, files, documents, presentations and more simultaneously over a wired or wireless network. Operating system agnostic, it combines users of Windows, MAC, iOS and Android operating systems onto a single screen.
The new ME Series projectors also feature advanced geometry adjustments such as horizontal and vertical keystone, cornerstone, and pincushion, which can be easily and quickly made to keep a squared image on the screen, regardless of whether the projector is moved from room to room or permanently installed.
Finally, all of them have NEC’s Quick Star, have a 9,000 hour lamp and and a three-year labor warranty; and will be available in February 2017. Prices and links to each projector are here:
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Canon Adds New Flagship LCOS REALiS WUX6500 Projector With Interchangeable LensCanon just launched what they are calling their flagship interchangeable lens LCOS projector, the REALiS WUX6500 ProAV LCOS. In addition, Canon also launched two new DLP projectors, the LV-HD420 Full HD DLP projector and LV-X420 DLP projector as well as a new optional lens, the wide zoom lens LX-IL08WZ. These are all aimed at higher education, museums and large venue applications.
The new Canon REALiS WUX6500 is spec’d at 6500 lumen, uses a native WUXGA resolution (1920×1200) LCoS chip and is integrated with their AISYS-enhancement (scaling). The REALiS WUX6500 can be outfitted with any one of five optional Canon projection lenses ranging from ultra wide angle to ultra long focus zoom (complete chart below). Inputs include HDMI, DVI-I and HDBaseT. Other features include six-axis color adjustment, dynamic gamma, memory color correction and motion blur reduction. Also, there is a special version called the REALiS WUX6500 D Pro AV LCOS projector, which also includes a special DICOM Simulation Mode for displaying monochrome digital X-rays, CAT scans and MRIs.
The other two launches are the compact LV-HD420 and LV-X420 projectors that are (1920×1080) and XGA (1024×768) resolutions respectively, as well as 4200 Lumens and a high-contrast ratio (8,000:1 for the LV-HD420 and 10,000:1 for the LV-X420), both in a 7-pound package. Both models include the DLP BrilliantColor system and have dual HDMI inputs.
The REALiS WUX6500 Pro AV LCOS projector and the REALiS WUX6500 D Pro AV LCOS projector list for $6,249 and $6,879, respectively, and both are currently scheduled to ship in March 2017. The LV-HD420 and LV-X420 DLP projectors have list prices of $1,699 and $1,099, respectively, and both are scheduled to be available in May 2017. The wide zoom lens LX-IL08WZ has a list price of $4,499 and is currently scheduled to be available in March 2017.
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ELB Launches New Collaboration Board
ELB, formerly Electroboard, just debuted Prowise, a native 4K interactive presentation display, digital whiteboard and video conferencing solution (aka collaboration board). Available in 65”, 75” and 84 inches, with built-in Windows 10 PC, wide area microphones, sound bar with sub-woofer and a 1080p conferencing camera, Prowise includes a motorized, height-adjustable mobile stand or a fixed wall mount bracket.
ELB says that all Prowise panels have a dust-resistant, fan-free, silent running design which extends the product life as ventilators and filters are no longer necessary, reducing the cost of maintenance.
Prowise panels integrate with existing ecosystems by supporting single sign-on using Microsoft Office 365 and Google Docs. A Near Field Communication (NFC) chip in the front bezel enables the presenter to sign-in at the swipe of a card. The panels support Windows and Mac gestures and third-party room control systems.
The Prowise collaboration board in 65”, 75’ and 85’ list for $13,189, $16,489 and $18,689 respectively. Here are all the details. Leave a Comment
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Crestron Ships Avia Multichannel Amplifiers Crestron is now shipping Avia multi-channel amplifiers. The new AMP-8075 and AMP-8150 are designed to work natively with Crestron Avia DSPs and have eight channels of audio power in a single rack space, with a choice of 75 or 150 Watts per channel. Each channel is individually configurable for either low-Z (4/8 ohm) or high-Z (70V or 100V) and they are networkable for configuration, monitoring and control via the Avia Audio Tool software, a Crestron control system or Crestron Fusion Cloud.
The new amps are Class D and feature front panel status indication and output meters and rear panels include balanced inputs and level adjustments. Crestron says their internal universal power supply with power factor correction ensures consistent performance with varying line voltages.
Complete system configuration is easy using their Avia Audio Tool software which is designed for drag and drop programming of channel strip objects (from the DSP and amplifier) for control and to generate a touch screen UI.
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Hitachi Introduces Its First 3,500 Lumen LED ProjectorHitachi America just launched the LP-WU3500, a 3,500-lumen, WUXGA (1920×1200) LED projector. The High Lumen Density (HLD) technology works by channeling blue LED light through a phosphor rod, where it is discharged as bright green light. Working in tandem with high brightness red and blue LED lights, it achieves maximum brightness and a 30,000:1 contrast ratio. LED technology delivers enhanced image quality with a wider color gamut which results better color.
Hitachi says the LP-WU3500 operates at a much lower noise level than other projectors thus they are aiming it for use in a classrooms, conference rooms, art galleries, museums and digital signage. The dust resistant structure applied to the optical engine reduces the effect of dust and particles in the air and enables the projector to be used in an array of environments without overheating and creating unnecessary noise.
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